Otamatea High School
School term & holiday dates — Maungaturoto, Northland
2026
| Term | Start | End | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wed 28 Jan 2026 | Fri 3 Apr 2026 | 9 weeks |
| Holidays | 4 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 — 6 Feb 2026
- Good Friday — 3 Apr 2026
- Easter Monday — 6 Apr 2026
- Easter Tuesday — 7 Apr 2026
- ANZAC Day (observed) — 27 Apr 2026
- King's Birthday — 1 Jun 2026
- Labour Day — 26 Oct 2026
Notes: Explicit 'Term Dates – 2026'. Year 7/13 and new students start Wed 28 Jan; whole school starts Thu 29 Jan. T1 end Fri 3 Apr = Good Friday (school closed that day). Easter Monday and Tuesday listed as school holidays. Matariki 10 Jul in school holidays.
Source: https://www.otamatea.school.nz/our-school/bell-times · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.