Arataki School
School term & holiday dates — Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
2026
| Term | Start | End | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Mon 2 Feb 2026 | Wed 1 Apr 2026 | 8 weeks |
| Holidays | 2 Apr 2026 | 19 Apr 2026 | 3 weeks |
| Term 2 | Mon 20 Apr 2026 | Thu 2 Jul 2026 | 11 weeks |
| Holidays | 3 Jul 2026 | 19 Jul 2026 | 2 weeks |
| Term 3 | Mon 20 Jul 2026 | Fri 25 Sep 2026 | 10 weeks |
| Holidays | 26 Sep 2026 | 11 Oct 2026 | 2 weeks |
| Term 4 | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Wed 16 Dec 2026 | 9 weeks |
Public holidays during the school year:
- Waitangi Day — 6 Feb 2026
- Good Friday — 3 Apr 2026
- ANZAC Day — 27 Apr 2026
- King's Birthday — 1 Jun 2026
- Labour Day — 26 Oct 2026
Notes: Teacher's Only Days on 2026-04-02, 2026-07-03, 2026-08-21 are not included as holidays per typical definition; they are school closure days.
Source: https://www.arataki.school.nz/INFORMATION-FOR-PARENTS/term-dates · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.