Rolleston school terms & holidays 2026
New Zealand's 2026 school year runs across four terms with holiday breaks in April, July and September-October; Rolleston schools follow this national Ministry of Education calendar, with a little flexibility on the exact start and end days.
Last updated 17 June 2026
2026 term dates
- Term 1: late January / early February to Thursday 2 April 2026
- Term 2: Monday 20 April to Friday 3 July 2026
- Term 3: Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September 2026
- Term 4: Monday 12 October to mid-late December 2026
Terms 2 and 3 are fixed nationally. Schools and kura have some flexibility over when Term 1 starts and when Term 4 finishes, so confirm the exact days with your child's school.
2026 holiday breaks
- April holidays: Friday 3 April to Sunday 19 April 2026 (includes Easter and ANZAC Day)
- July holidays: Saturday 4 July to Sunday 19 July 2026
- September-October holidays: Saturday 26 September to Sunday 11 October 2026
- Summer break: from mid-late December 2026 for around five to six weeks
Holiday programmes & activities
School holidays in Rolleston tend to fill up with library programmes at Te Ara Atea, markets, and one-off activities. We tag school-holiday and family events on the calendar as they're confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
- When do the July 2026 school holidays start in Rolleston?
- Term 2 ends on Friday 3 July 2026, so the July school holidays run from Saturday 4 July to Sunday 19 July 2026, with Term 3 starting on Monday 20 July.
- When does Term 4 2026 start?
- Term 4 2026 begins on Monday 12 October and runs to mid-late December, the final term of the school year.
- Do all Rolleston schools have the same term dates?
- Terms 2 and 3 are set nationally so they're the same everywhere. Schools have some discretion over the Term 1 start and Term 4 finish dates, so check your specific school for its exact days.