School terms and holidays
School terms and holidays for New Zealand primary, intermediate and secondary schools.
Contact your child’s school for specific start dates and times
Start dates and times may vary between schools and age groups. This applies to all types of schools including integrated and private schools.
Contact the school for the specific dates and times for your child. You can search by the school name or address for the school’s contact details.
Contact your child's school to check dates — Education Counts
School terms and holiday dates
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Between Monday 30 January and Tuesday 7 February | Thursday 6 April |
| 2 | Monday 24 April | Friday 30 June |
| 3 | Monday 17 July | Friday 22 September |
| 4 | Monday 9 October | No later than Wednesday 20 December |
Note: Early learning services generally follow the same terms and holiday dates as state schools.
School terms for future years
The Ministry of Education lists the school terms and holidays for future years.
School terms and holiday dates — Ministry of Education
Public holidays and regional anniversary days
Check the dates of the national public holidays and regional anniversary days.
Dates for public holidays and anniversary days
Utility links and page information
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