Whakatane High School
School term & holiday dates — Whakatane, Bay of Plenty
2026
| Term | Start | End | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Thu 29 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 | Tue 8 Dec 2026 | 8 weeks |
Notes: Explicit 'Term Dates 2026'. First day for new students Thu 29 Jan; whole school Fri 30 Jan. T1 start recorded as 29 Jan. Teacher Only Days on 20 Apr (T2 first day) and 24 Jul (T3, Senior Ball) not included as public holidays. Student Mentor Interviews 12 Mar = no school noted.
Source: https://whakatanehigh.school.nz/general-information/#term-dates · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.