Rutherford College
School term & holiday dates — Auckland, Auckland
2026
| Term | Start | End | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Fri 30 Jan 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 | Thu 10 Dec 2026 | 9 weeks |
Public holidays during the school year:
- ANZAC Day (observed) — 27 Apr 2026
- King's Birthday — 1 Jun 2026
- Labour Day — 26 Oct 2026
Notes: Explicit 'Term Dates 2026'. T1: Y9/new start 30 Jan, Y10/Y9 2 Feb, full school 3 Feb. T1 start recorded as 30 Jan (first day of term). T2 end listed as Thu 2 July with early 1:30pm close (not standard Fri 3 Jul). Staff Only Day 6 Mar in T1. Public holidays listed are 2027 section; 2026 holidays inferred.
Source: https://www.rutherford.school.nz/our-school/term-dates-timetable · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.