Merivale School
School term & holiday dates — Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
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 | Mon 14 Dec 2026 | 9 weeks |
Public holidays during the school year:
- Waitangi Day — 6 Feb 2026
- Good Friday — 3 Apr 2026
- ANZAC Day observed — 27 Apr 2026
- King's Birthday — 1 Jun 2026
- Labour Day — 26 Oct 2026
Notes: Term 4 end date inferred from 'Last day of Term 4 - School Finishes at 12.00pm' on 14 December. Teacher Only Days on 5 Feb and 24 Aug are not public holidays and not included.
Source: https://www.merivale.school.nz/whanau-information/term-dates · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.