Discovery School
School term & holiday dates — Porirua, Wellington
2026
| Term | Start | End | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wed 4 Feb 2026 | Thu 2 Apr 2026 | 8 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:
- Curriculum Day — 6 Mar 2026
- Curriculum Day — 24 Aug 2026
- New Years Day — 1 Jan 2026
- Day After New Years Day — 2 Jan 2026
- Wellington Anniversary — 19 Jan 2026
- Waitangi Day — 6 Feb 2026
- Good Friday — 3 Apr 2026
- Easter Monday — 6 Apr 2026
- Easter (a school holiday) — 7 Apr 2026
- Anzac Day (observed) — 27 Apr 2026
- King's Birthday — 1 Jun 2026
- Matariki — 10 Jul 2026
- Labour Day — 26 Oct 2026
- Christmas Day — 25 Dec 2026
- Boxing Day (observed) — 28 Dec 2026
Notes: Curriculum Days are school holidays; Easter Tuesday is listed as a school holiday; Anzac Day observed on 27th April; Boxing Day observed on 28th December.
Source: https://www.discovery.school.nz/calendar-term-dates/ · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.