Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
School term & holiday dates — Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui
2026
| Term | Start | End | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Tue 3 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 | 11 Oct 2026 | 2 weeks |
| Term 4 | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 | 9 weeks |
Public holidays during the school year:
- Waitangi Day — 6 Feb 2026
- Anzac Day observed — 27 Apr 2026
- King's Birthday — 1 Jun 2026
- Labour Day — 26 Oct 2026
Notes: Matariki | Puanga date is incomplete in source; not included. Term 1 start is for Yr7&8; other students may start later.
Source: https://www.rutherford.ac.nz/our-school/calendar · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.