Christ's College
School term & holiday dates — Christchurch, Canterbury
2026
| Term | Start | End | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Mon 2 Feb 2026 | Thu 2 Apr 2026 | 9 weeks |
| Holidays | 3 Apr 2026 | 27 Apr 2026 | 4 weeks |
| Term 2 | Tue 28 Apr 2026 | Fri 3 Jul 2026 | 10 weeks |
| Holidays | 4 Jul 2026 | 19 Jul 2026 | 2 weeks |
| Term 3 | Mon 20 Jul 2026 | Fri 18 Sep 2026 | 9 weeks |
| Holidays | 19 Sep 2026 | 11 Oct 2026 | 3 weeks |
| Term 4 | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Fri 4 Dec 2026 | 8 weeks |
Public holidays during the school year:
- Waitangi Day — 6 Feb 2026
- Easter break — 3 Apr 2026 – 7 Apr 2026
- Anzac Day — 25 Apr 2026
- King's Birthday — 1 Jun 2026
- Matariki — 10 Jul 2026
- Labour Day — 26 Oct 2026
- Canterbury Show Day — 13 Nov 2026
Notes: Staff preparation days on 29-30 Jan 2026 are not included as term dates. Holiday periods (e.g., 3 weeks holiday) are not explicitly dated; only specific public holidays and Easter break are listed.
Source: https://christscollege.com/college-life/term-dates/ · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.