Leeston 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
- Good Friday — 3 Apr 2026
- Easter Monday — 6 Apr 2026
- Easter Tuesday — 7 Apr 2026
- Anzac Day — 27 Apr 2026
- King's Birthday — 1 Jun 2026
- Matariki — 10 Jul 2026
- Labour Day — 26 Oct 2026
- Canterbury Show Day — 13 Nov 2026
Notes: Teacher Only Days listed but not included as holidays: Fri 15 May, Mon 22 Jun, Fri 21 Aug. Additional teacher only days may be set with at least 1 term's notice.
Source: http://www.leeston.school.nz/termdatescalendar.html · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.