Sherwood School (Hawkes Bay)
School term & holiday dates — Takapau, Hawke's Bay
2026
| Term | Start | End | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wed 4 Feb 2026 | Thu 2 Apr 2026 | 8 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 | Thu 17 Dec 2026 | 10 weeks |
Public holidays during the school year:
- Waitangi Day — 6 Feb 2026
- Easter — uncertain
- ANZAC Day observed — 27 Apr 2026
- King's Birthday — 1 Jun 2026
- Matariki — 10 Jul 2026
- Hawkes Bay Anniversary — 23 Oct 2026
- Labour Day — 26 Oct 2026
Notes: Easter dates not specified; ANZAC Day 25 Apr falls on Saturday, observed Monday 27 Apr; Matariki is in school holidays.
Source: https://www.sherwood.school.nz/information/term-dates/ · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.