Vanguard Military School
School term & holiday dates — Auckland, Auckland
2026
| Term | Start | End | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Tue 27 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 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 | 9 weeks |
Public holidays during the school year:
- Auckland Anniversary Day — 26 Jan 2026
- Waitangi Day — 6 Feb 2026
- Good Friday — 3 Apr 2026
- Easter Monday — 6 Apr 2026
- Easter Tuesday — 7 Apr 2026
- ANZAC Day — 25 Apr 2026
- ANZAC Day (Observed) — 27 Apr 2026
- King's Birthday — 1 Jun 2026
- Matariki — 10 Jul 2026
- Labour Day — 26 Oct 2026
Notes: Matariki date (10 July 2026) falls after Term 2 end (3 July 2026) but before Term 3 start (20 July 2026); it is listed under Term 2 but likely a holiday. Also, note that recruits are not automatically entitled to school holidays per handbook.
Source: https://vanguard.school.nz/term-dates/ · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.