Te Ara
School term & holiday dates — Wellington, Wellington
2026
| Term | Start | End | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wed 28 Jan 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 | Thu 10 Dec 2026 | 9 weeks |
Public holidays during the school year:
- Term 1 Holidays — 3 Apr 2026 – 19 Apr 2026
- Term 2 Holidays — 4 Jul 2026 – 19 Jul 2026
- Term 3 Holidays — 26 Sep 2026 – 11 Oct 2026
- Term 4 Holidays — 11 Dec 2026
- Waitangi Day — 6 Feb 2026
- Good Friday — 3 Apr 2026
- Easter Sunday — 5 Apr 2026
- Easter Monday — 6 Apr 2026
- Anzac Day (observed) — 27 Apr 2026
- King's Birthday — 1 Jun 2026
- Matariki — 10 Jul 2026
- Labour Day — 26 Oct 2026
- Staff Only Day (Loop Day) — 29 May 2026
- Staff Only Day — 31 Aug 2026
- Staff Only Day (NCEA/Accord Day) — 13 Nov 2026
Notes: Term 4 holiday end date is not specified; assumed same as start. Good Friday is listed as April 3rd, which falls within Term 1 holidays.
Source: http://teara.school.nz/ · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.