St Martins School
School term & holiday dates — Christchurch, Canterbury
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 | 5 Oct 2026 | 1 weeks |
| Term 4 | Tue 6 Oct 2026 | Thu 17 Dec 2026 | 10 weeks |
Public holidays during the school year:
- Waitangi Day — 6 Feb 2026
- ANZAC Day (observed) — 27 Apr 2026
- King's Birthday — 1 Jun 2026
- Matariki — 10 Jul 2026
- Labour Day — 26 Oct 2026
- Canterbury Anniversary — 13 Nov 2026
Notes: Easter not listed as a specific date; Teacher Only Days on 2-3 Feb and Whanāu Connect on 4-5 Feb are not included as holidays. Term 4 ends at 12pm on 17 Dec.
Source: https://www.stmartins.school.nz/information/term-dates/ · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.