Spotswood College
School term & holiday dates — New Plymouth, Taranaki
2026
| Term | Start | End | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Mon 26 Jan 2026 | Thu 2 Apr 2026 | 10 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
- Taranaki Anniversary Day — 9 Mar 2026
- ANZAC Day (observed) — 27 Apr 2026
- King's Birthday — 1 Jun 2026
- Labour Day — 26 Oct 2026
Notes: Explicit 'Term Dates 2026'. Taranaki region school. T1 listed from 26 Jan (Auckland Anniversary does not apply in Taranaki). Staggered student start: Y9/13 2 Feb, Y10 3 Feb, Y11 4 Feb, whole school 5 Feb. T1 start recorded as 26 Jan (official term start). Taranaki Anniversary Day 9 Mar listed as school closed.
Source: https://www.spotswoodcollege.school.nz/term-dates · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.