Nova Montessori School
School term & holiday dates — Christchurch, Canterbury
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 | Thu 2 Jul 2026 | 11 weeks |
| Holidays | 3 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 (observed) — 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
- Teacher Only Day (Term 2) — 15 Jun 2026
- Teacher Only Day (Term 2) — 3 Jul 2026
- No Primary School (Term 3) — 17 Aug 2026
- No Primary School (Term 3) — 7 Sep 2026
- Teacher Only Day (Term 4) — 16 Sep 2026
Notes: Term 2 end date differs between Primary School (2 July) and Children's House (3 July). Used Primary School dates. Some holidays fall within school holidays (Good Friday, Easter Monday, Easter Tuesday).
Source: https://www.novamontessori.school.nz/parents-info/calendar/ · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.