Catholic Cathedral College
School term & holiday dates — Christchurch, Canterbury
2026
| Term | Start | End | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wed 28 Jan 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 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 | 9 weeks |
Public holidays during the school year:
- School Holidays Term 1-2 — 3 Apr 2026 – 19 Apr 2026
- School Holidays Term 2-3 — 4 Jul 2026 – 19 Jul 2026
- School Holidays Term 3-4 — 26 Sep 2026 – 11 Oct 2026
- School Holidays Term 4-2027 — 11 Dec 2026
- Waitangi Day — 6 Feb 2026
- Good Friday — 3 Apr 2026
- Anzac Day observed — 27 Apr 2026
- King's Birthday — 1 Jun 2026
- Matariki — 10 Jul 2026
- Labour Day — 26 Oct 2026
- Canterbury Anniversary — 13 Nov 2026
Notes: End date for Term 4 school holidays is TBC; Matariki falls within school holidays.
Source: https://www.cathcollege.school.nz/whanau-information/calendar · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.