Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School
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 | 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 Observed — 6 Feb 2026
- Easter — 3 Apr 2026 – 6 Apr 2026
- ANZAC Day observed — 27 Apr 2026
- Staff Only Day (Ministry of Education) — 29 May 2026
- King's Birthday — 1 Jun 2026
- Matariki — 10 Jul 2026
- Staff Only Day — 21 Aug 2026
- Labour Day — 26 Oct 2026
- Canterbury Anniversary Day — 13 Nov 2026
Notes: Term 1 start includes Admission Day; Term 4 end is 12 noon finish; Easter dates are during Term 1 holidays; Matariki is during Term 2 holidays.
Source: https://chchsouth.ac.nz/news-events/#termdates · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.