Rathkeale College
School term & holiday dates — Masterton, Wellington
2026
| Term | Start | End | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Sun 1 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 | Sat 5 Dec 2026 | 8 weeks |
Public holidays during the school year:
- Waitangi Day — 6 Feb 2026
- ANZAC Day (observed) — 27 Apr 2026
- King's Birthday — 1 Jun 2026
- Labour Day — 26 Oct 2026
Notes: Explicit 'Term Dates for 2026'. Private boarding school (Rathkeale College, Masterton). T1 starts Sun 1 Feb (boarders return); T4 ends Sat 5 Dec. Easter in school holidays. Exeat weekends and Teacher Only Days not included as public holidays.
Source: https://rathkeale.school.nz/calendars-and-timetables/#school-calendar · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.