St Margaret's College
School term & holiday dates — Christchurch, Canterbury
2026
| Term | Start | End | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Tue 3 Feb 2026 | Thu 2 Apr 2026 | 8 weeks |
| Holidays | 3 Apr 2026 | 27 Apr 2026 | 4 weeks |
| Term 2 | Tue 28 Apr 2026 | Fri 3 Jul 2026 | 10 weeks |
| Holidays | 4 Jul 2026 | 19 Jul 2026 | 2 weeks |
| Term 3 | Mon 20 Jul 2026 | Fri 18 Sep 2026 | 9 weeks |
| Holidays | 19 Sep 2026 | 11 Oct 2026 | 3 weeks |
| Term 4 | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Thu 3 Dec 2026 | 8 weeks |
Public holidays during the school year:
- Waitangi Day — 6 Feb 2026
- Boarding Exeat Weekend — 28 May 2026 – 1 Jun 2026
- Teacher Only Day — 29 May 2026
- King's Birthday — 1 Jun 2026
- Labour Day — 26 Oct 2026
- Teacher Only Day — 12 Nov 2026
- Canterbury Anniversary Day — 13 Nov 2026
Notes: Term 1 start is Tuesday 3 February, but return to school for some students is Monday 2 February. Term 1 end is Thursday 2 April. Term 2 start is Tuesday 28 April. Term 2 end is Friday 3 July. Term 3 start is Monday 20 July. Term 3 end is Friday 18 September. Term 4 start is Monday 12 October. Term 4 end is Thursday 3 December.
Source: https://stmargarets.school.nz/parent-information/ · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.