Nelson Central School
School term & holiday dates — Nelson, Nelson
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:
- Nelson Anniversary — 2 Feb 2026
- Waitangi Day — 6 Feb 2026
- Easter — 3 Apr 2026 – 6 Apr 2026
- Anzac Day observed — 27 Apr 2026
- King's Birthday — 1 Jun 2026
- Matariki — 10 Jul 2026
- Labour Day — 26 Oct 2026
Notes: Term 1 start date is 2 Feb (first in-class day for all students) but school notes 3 Feb as first day of term for some cohorts; using 2 Feb as official start. Term 4 end date is 15 Dec.
Source: http://www.nelsoncentral.school.nz/term-dates · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.