Spotswood Primary School
School term & holiday dates — New Plymouth, Taranaki
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 | Tue 15 Dec 2026 | 9 weeks |
Public holidays during the school year:
- Waitangi Day — 6 Feb 2026
- Taranaki Anniversary — 9 Mar 2026
- Easter — 3 Apr 2026 – 6 Apr 2026
- ANZAC Day Observance — 27 Apr 2026
- King's Birthday — 1 Jun 2026
- Teacher Only Day — 12 Jun 2026
- Matariki — 10 Jul 2026
- Teacher Only Day — 24 Aug 2026
- Labour Day — 26 Oct 2026
Notes: Easter falls in school holidays; Matariki falls in school holidays; Teacher Only Days are listed as holidays.
Source: https://www.spotswoodprimary.co.nz/school-information/term-dates/ · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.