NZ students go back to school: Between Thu 28 January and Wed 3 February 2027. Each school picks its own Term 1 start date within these limits.
| NZ 2027 | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Between Thu 28 January and Wed 3 February 2027 | Fri 09 April 2027 |
| Easter school holidays - after Term 1 | Sat 10 April 2027 | Mon 26 April 2027 |
| Term 2 | Tue 27 April 2027 | Fri 02 July 2027 |
| July school holidays - after Term 2 | Sat 03 July 2027 | Sun 18 July 2027 |
| Term 3 | Mon 19 July 2027 | Fri 24 September 2027 |
| September school holidays - after Term 3 | Sat 25 September 2027 | Sun 10 October 2027 |
| Term 4 | Mon 11 October 2027 | No later than Fri 17 December 2027 |
| Christmas school holidays - after Term 4 | No later than Sat 18 December 2027 | Back to school in late January or early February 2028 |
*Source: New Zealand Ministry of Education. Dates are for state and state-integrated schools. Each school picks its own Term 1 start and Term 4 end within these limits.
Knowing the official dates of New Zealand's school holidays and school terms makes planning simple.
Find the key dates below for the Easter school holidays 2026, June - July school holidays 2026, September school holidays 2026, or Christmas school holidays 2026.
NZ School term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
Term 1 | Between Monday 26 January 2026 and Monday 09 February 2026 | Thursday 02 April 2026 |
Easter School Holidays | Friday 03 April 2026 | Sunday 19 April 2026 |
Term 2 | Monday 20 April 2026 | Friday 03 July 2026 |
July school holidays | Sat 04 July 2026 | Sunday 19 July 2026 |
Term 3 | Monday 20 July 2026 | Friday 25 September 2026 |
September school holidays | Saturday 26 September 2026 | Sunday 11 October 2026 |
Term 4 | Monday 12 October 2026 | Friday 18 December 2026 |
Christmas school holidays | Saturday 19 December 2026 | Between Wed 27 January 2027 and Tue 02 February 2027 |
Back to school 2027 | Between Thursday 28 January 2027 and Wednesday 3 February 2027 |
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