Hutt Valley High School
School term & holiday dates — Lower Hutt, Wellington
2026
| Term | Start | End | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Fri 30 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
Notes: Explicit '2026 Term Dates & Holidays'. Wellington region. Y13 Leadership Camp 26-27 Jan; Staff Only Day 28 Jan; Y9 first day Fri 30 Jan; Y10-13 first day Mon 2 Feb. T1 start recorded as 30 Jan. Teacher Only Days (29 May, 4 Nov) not included as public holidays. Good Friday falls in school holidays.
Source: https://hvhs.school.nz/stationery-lists/ · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.