Ashburton Christian School
School term & holiday dates — Ashburton, Canterbury
2026
| Term | Start | End | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Mon 2 Feb 2026 | Thu 2 Apr 2026 | 9 weeks |
| Holidays | 3 Apr 2026 | 19 Apr 2026 | 2 weeks |
| Term 2 | Mon 20 Apr 2026 | Fri 3 Jul 2026 | 11 weeks |
| Holidays | 4 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
- Teacher Only Day (Term 1) — 6 Mar 2026
- Easter — uncertain
- ANZAC Day — 25 Apr 2026
- ANZAC Day observed — 27 Apr 2026
- Teacher Only Day (Term 2) — 29 May 2026
- King's Birthday — 1 Jun 2026
- Matariki — 10 Jul 2026
- Teacher Only Day (Term 3) — 21 Aug 2026
- Early Close (Term 4) — 16 Oct 2026
- Labour Day — 26 Oct 2026
- Canterbury Anniversary (Show Day) — 13 Nov 2026
Notes: Easter date not specified; Matariki falls in school holidays; Term 4 ends at 12 pm on 16 Dec.
Source: https://www.acs.school.nz/news-and-events/term-dates/ · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.