Russell Street School
School term & holiday dates — Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
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 | Wed 16 Dec 2026 | 9 weeks |
Public holidays during the school year:
- Waitangi Day — 6 Feb 2026
- Easter Friday — 3 Apr 2026
- ANZAC Day — 27 Apr 2026
- King's Birthday — 1 Jun 2026
- Labour Day — 26 Oct 2026
Notes: Term 1 end date is 2nd April, which is before Easter Friday (3rd April). Waitangi Day is listed as Friday 6th February, but Waitangi Day is actually 6 February; the day of week may be incorrect. Mid Term Hauora Break on 21st August is not included as a holiday since it's a single day break within term.
Source: https://www.russellst.school.nz/term-date-calendar/ · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.