New Zealand School Holidays and term dates in 2025
| TERM 1 | |
|---|---|
| Number of weeks | Between 9-11 |
| Term start and end dates | Starts between Monday 27 January (at the earliest); and Friday 7 February (at the latest), and ends Friday 11 April (92-108 half-days) |
| Public holidays | Waitangi Day Thursday 6 February |
| School holidays | Saturday 12 April to Sunday 27 April (includes Good Friday 18 April, Easter Monday 21 April, and school holiday Easter Tuesday 22 April, and Anzac Day 25 April) |
| TERM 2 | |
|---|---|
| Number of weeks | 9 |
| Term start and end dates | Monday 28 April to Friday 27 June (86 half-days) |
| Public holidays | King’s Birthday Monday 2 June, Matariki Friday 20 June |
| School holidays | Saturday 28 June to Sunday 13 July |
| TERM 3 | |
|---|---|
| Number of weeks | 10 |
| Term start and end dates | Monday 14 July to Friday 19 September (100 half-days) |
| Public holidays | None |
| School holidays | Saturday 20 September to Sunday 5 October |
| TERM 4 | |
|---|---|
| Number of weeks | Up to 11 |
| Term start and end dates | Monday 6 October, and ends no later than Friday 19 December (up to 108 half-days)* |
| Public holidays | Labour Day Monday 27 October |
| School holidays | 5 to 6 weeks (from school’s closing date until opening date of school the following year) |
Note that the dates below represent official term dates however you should always check with your local school for the dates specific to you.
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