Waihi School
School term & holiday dates — Temuka, Canterbury
2026
| Term | Start | End | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Tue 3 Feb 2026 | Thu 2 Apr 2026 | 8 weeks |
| Holidays | 3 Apr 2026 | 20 Apr 2026 | 3 weeks |
| Term 2 | Tue 21 Apr 2026 | Fri 3 Jul 2026 | 11 weeks |
| Holidays | 4 Jul 2026 | 20 Jul 2026 | 2 weeks |
| Term 3 | Tue 21 Jul 2026 | Fri 25 Sep 2026 | 10 weeks |
| Holidays | 26 Sep 2026 | 11 Oct 2026 | 2 weeks |
| Term 4 | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Sat 12 Dec 2026 | 9 weeks |
Public holidays during the school year:
- Waitangi Day — 6 Feb 2026
- Easter — 3 Apr 2026 – 6 Apr 2026
- King's Birthday — 1 Jun 2026
- Matariki — 10 Jul 2026
- South Canterbury Anniversary Day — 28 Sep 2026
- Labour Day — 26 Oct 2026
Notes: Half-term breaks are not included as holidays; only public holidays and term breaks are listed. Term 2 half-term is Fri 29 May to Sun 7 Jun, but not extracted as it's not a standard holiday. Term 3 half-term is Sat 22 Aug to Sun 30 Aug. Exeat weekends and other events omitted.
Source: https://www.waihi.school.nz/our-calendar/ · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.