Winchester School (P North)
School term & holiday dates — Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
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 15 Dec 2026 | 9 weeks |
Public holidays during the school year:
- Waitangi Day — 6 Feb 2026
- King's Birthday — 1 Jun 2026
- Labour Day — 26 Oct 2026
Notes: Staff only days on 17-18 Feb, 21 and 24 Aug 2026. Learning conferences on 31 Mar and 29 Jul 2026.
Source: https://www.winchester.school.nz/about/term-dates-and-school-information · checked 5 Jun 2026
⚠ Dates can change — always confirm with the school before making plans.