Central Hawkes Bay College
School term & holiday dates — Waipukurau, Hawke's Bay
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 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 | 9 weeks |
Public holidays during the school year:
- Waitangi Day — 6 Feb 2026
- ANZAC Day (observed) — 27 Apr 2026
- King's Birthday — 1 Jun 2026
- Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day — 23 Oct 2026
- Labour Day — 26 Oct 2026
Notes: Explicit 'TERM DATES 2026'. T1: Staff Only Day 2 Feb; Y10-12 3 Feb; Y9/13 4 Feb; all students 5 Feb. T1 start recorded as 2 Feb (official term start). Page lists Matariki as '05 June' and '10 June' — both incorrect (Matariki 2026 is Fri 10 July). Not included as holiday.
Source: https://www.chbc.school.nz/INFORMATION-2/Term-Dates-1 · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.