School terms in NZ
School terms for New Zealand primary, intermediate and secondary schools — this includes public, integrated and private schools. Dates and times may vary between schools and age groups.
Contact your child’s school for specific information
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 term start and end dates
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Between Monday 27 January and Friday 7 February | Friday 11 April |
| 2 | Monday 28 April | Friday 27 June |
| 3 | Monday 14 July | Friday 19 September |
| 4 | Monday 6 October | No later than Friday 19 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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