Chilton Saint James School
School term & holiday dates — Lower Hutt, Wellington
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 | 26 Jul 2026 | 3 weeks |
| Term 3 | Mon 27 Jul 2026 | Fri 25 Sep 2026 | 9 weeks |
| Holidays | 26 Sep 2026 | 11 Oct 2026 | 2 weeks |
| Term 4 | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Fri 4 Dec 2026 | 8 weeks |
Public holidays during the school year:
- Waitangi Day — 6 Feb 2026
- ANZAC Day (observed) — 27 Apr 2026
- King's Birthday — 1 Jun 2026
- Labour Day — 26 Oct 2026
Notes: Explicit 'School Term Dates 2026'. Independent school (Chilton Saint James, Lower Hutt). T3 starts Mon 27 July (one week later than standard NZ 20 July). T4 ends Fri 4 Dec (Years 1-13; Preschool ends 11 Dec). Matariki 10 Jul in school holidays.
Source: https://chilton.school.nz/resources/#term-dates-2026 · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.