Te Kura o Ōpāwaho – Opawa 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 | 11 Oct 2026 | 2 weeks |
| Term 4 | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Thu 17 Dec 2026 | 10 weeks |
Public holidays during the school year:
- Waitangi Day — 6 Feb 2026
- School Holidays Term 1 — 3 Apr 2026 – 19 Apr 2026
- School Holidays Term 2 — 4 Jul 2026 – 19 Jul 2026
- School Holidays Term 3 — 26 Sep 2026 – 11 Oct 2026
Notes: Term 1 start is Wednesday 4 Feb but classes begin Monday 9 Feb; Waitangi Day is a public holiday; Good Friday (3 Apr) is included in school holidays.
Source: https://www.opawa.school.nz/term-dates.html · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.