George Street Normal School
School term & holiday dates — Dunedin, Otago
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 | Tue 15 Dec 2026 | 9 weeks |
Public holidays during the school year:
- Waitangi Day — 6 Feb 2026
- Otago Anniversary Day — 23 Mar 2026
- First Term Break — 3 Apr 2026 – 19 Apr 2026
- ANZAC Day — 27 Apr 2026
- King's Birthday — 1 Jun 2026
- Second Term Break — 4 Jul 2026 – 19 Jul 2026
- Third Term Break — 26 Sep 2026 – 11 Oct 2026
- Labour Day — 26 Oct 2026
- Fourth Term Break — 15 Dec 2026
- MOE Curriculum Day — 2 Apr 2026
Notes: Term 4 end date is Tuesday 15 December, school finishes at 12:30 pm. Good Friday (3 April), Easter Monday (6 April) and Matariki (Friday 10 July) occur in school holidays. Two MOE Curriculum Days yet to be scheduled; one is on 2 April 2026.
Source: https://www.georgestreet.school.nz/parents/term-dates · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.