NZ School Holidays 2026
NZ state school term dates
| Term | Start | End | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Tuesday, 3 February 2026 | Saturday, 11 April 2026 | 10 Weeks |
| School Holidays | 12 Apr | 27 Apr | 2 Weeks |
| Term 2 | Tuesday, 28 April 2026 | Saturday, 27 June 2026 | 9 Weeks |
| School Holidays | 28 Jun | 13 Jul | 2 Weeks |
| Term 3 | Tuesday, 14 July 2026 | Saturday, 19 September 2026 | 10 Weeks |
| School Holidays | 20 Sep | 5 Oct | 2 Weeks |
| Term 4 | Tuesday, 6 October 2026 | Wednesday, 16 December 2026 | 10 Weeks |
NZ School Holidays
New Zealand state and state-integrated schools follow a four-term year set by the Ministry of Education. The schedule applies nationally; private schools may use different dates.
Staff-only (professional development) days at the start of each term may mean students begin one day later — check with your school directly.
Official term dates — education.govt.nz → — View all 2026 holidays →