Cornerstone Christian School
School term & holiday dates — Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
2026
| Term | Start | End | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Thu 29 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 | Wed 9 Dec 2026 | 8 weeks |
Public holidays during the school year:
- 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
Notes: Term 1 has a rolling start; Year 1-8 start Jan 29, Year 9-10 start Feb 2, Year 11-13 start Feb 3. Teacher only days: Term 1 Mar 27, Term 2 May 29, Term 3 Aug 17.
Source: https://cornerstone.ac.nz/parent-info/important-dates/ · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.