Marian College
School term & holiday dates — Christchurch, Canterbury
2026
| Term | Start | End | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Mon 26 Jan 2026 | Thu 2 Apr 2026 | 10 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 9 Dec 2026 | 8 weeks |
Public holidays during the school year:
- Waitangi Day Observed — 6 Feb 2026
- MOE Curriculum Teacher Only Day — 9 Mar 2026
- Easter Friday — 3 Apr 2026
- Easter Sunday — 5 Apr 2026
- Easter Monday — 6 Apr 2026
- ANZAC Day Observed — 27 Apr 2026
- King's Birthday — 1 Jun 2026
- Matariki Holiday — 10 Jul 2026
- MOE Curriculum Teacher Only Day — 17 Aug 2026
- Labour Day — 26 Oct 2026
- Canterbury Show Day — 13 Nov 2026
Notes: Term 4 end date is for Years 9 & 10 only; other year levels may differ.
Source: https://www.mariancollege.school.nz/news-events/calendar-term-dates · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.