Dunsandel School
School term & holiday dates — Leeston, Canterbury
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 | 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 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 | 9 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
- Canterbury Show Day — 13 Nov 2026
Notes: Teacher Only Days: Thursday 12 November; Friday 15 May and Friday 21 August (tbc).
Source: https://dunsandel.school.nz/our-school/term-dates · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.