Term 1
–
68 days
Representative start. Schools choose Term 1 start between Thu 28 Jan and Wed 3 Feb 2027; Term 1 ends Fri 9 Apr for all. Includes Easter Tuesday (30 Mar), a statutory school holiday.
New Zealand School Holidays 2027: Term Dates
New Zealand state and state-integrated schools run four terms in 2027. Terms 2 and 3 are fixed; schools choose Term 1 start (28 Jan–3 Feb) and Term 4 end (no later than 17 Dec).
Source: Ministry of Education New ZealandLast verified
Next New Zealand school holiday
161 days away
The first school holiday in 2027 is Term 1 Holidays, from 10 Apr 2027 to 26 Apr 2027 — 161 days away. Schools reopen on .
2027 school holiday dates
| Holiday | Start | End | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 Holidays | Start | End | Duration17 days |
| Term 2 Holidays | Start | End | Duration16 days |
| Term 3 Holidays | Start | End | Duration16 days |
| Summer Holidays Summer break runs from each school's closing date until its Term 1 opening the following year (typically 5–6 weeks). | Start | End | Duration45 days |
2027 school term dates
Term 2
–
67 days
Term 3
–
68 days
Term 4
–
68 days
Term 4 must end no later than Fri 17 Dec 2027; some schools close earlier.
Other school closures in 2027
These extra school closures are published with this calendar.
- Easter TuesdaySchool closure
Mandatory school holiday for state and state-integrated schools (not a public holiday). Private schools may open.
School holiday periods
Term 1 Holidays school holidays 2027
Term 1 Holidays runs from 10 Apr 2027 (Sat) – 26 Apr 2027 (Mon) (17 days inclusive). The Term 1 Holidays end on 26 Apr 2027 (Mon). Term 2 begins and schools reopen on 27 Apr 2027 (Tue).
Term 2 Holidays school holidays 2027
Term 2 Holidays runs from 3 Jul 2027 (Sat) – 18 Jul 2027 (Sun) (16 days inclusive). The Term 2 Holidays end on 18 Jul 2027 (Sun). Term 3 begins and schools reopen on 19 Jul 2027 (Mon).
Term 3 Holidays school holidays 2027
Term 3 Holidays runs from 25 Sept 2027 (Sat) – 10 Oct 2027 (Sun) (16 days inclusive). The Term 3 Holidays end on 10 Oct 2027 (Sun). Term 4 begins and schools reopen on 11 Oct 2027 (Mon).
Summer Holidays school holidays 2027
Summer Holidays runs from 18 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 31 Jan 2028 (Mon) (45 days inclusive).
New Zealand school start and reopening dates in 2027
- School year starts
- After the Term 1 Holidays
- Schools reopen (Term 2 begins)
- After the Term 2 Holidays
- Schools reopen (Term 3 begins)
- After the Term 3 Holidays
- Schools reopen (Term 4 begins)
- School year ends
Planning a trip during the Term 1 holidays?
You have 17 days to work with. Here are a few family-friendly destinations that fit comfortably into this school break.
Bali
Indonesia
Great for 6-8 days
Bali is a good fit for this 17-day break because a 6-8 day trip fits within the available dates and it offers beaches and time outdoors.
- Beach
- Nature
- Family
Explore BaliBangkok
Thailand
Great for 4-5 days
Bangkok is a good fit for this 17-day break because a 4-5 day trip fits within the available dates and it offers city sights and food.
- City
- Culture
- Food
Explore BangkokTokyo
Japan
Great for 7-9 days
Tokyo is a good fit for this 17-day break because a 7-9 day trip fits within the available dates and it offers theme parks and city sights.
- Theme parks
- City
- Family
Explore Tokyo
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FAQ
When are the Term 1 Holidays in New Zealand 2027?
The Term 1 Holidays run from Saturday, 10 April 2027 to Monday, 26 April 2027 (17 days).
When are the Term 1 Holidays school holidays in New Zealand in 2027?
The Term 1 Holidays run from 10 Apr 2027 (Sat) to 26 Apr 2027 (Mon) (17 days inclusive).
When are the Term 2 Holidays in New Zealand 2027?
The Term 2 Holidays run from Saturday, 3 July 2027 to Sunday, 18 July 2027 (16 days).
When are the Term 2 Holidays school holidays in New Zealand in 2027?
The Term 2 Holidays run from 3 Jul 2027 (Sat) to 18 Jul 2027 (Sun) (16 days inclusive).
When are the Term 3 Holidays in New Zealand 2027?
The Term 3 Holidays run from Saturday, 25 September 2027 to Sunday, 10 October 2027 (16 days).
When are the Term 3 Holidays school holidays in New Zealand in 2027?
The Term 3 Holidays run from 25 Sept 2027 (Sat) to 10 Oct 2027 (Sun) (16 days inclusive).
When are the Summer Holidays in New Zealand 2027?
The Summer Holidays run from Saturday, 18 December 2027 to Monday, 31 January 2028 (45 days). Summer break runs from each school's closing date until its Term 1 opening the following year (typically 5–6 weeks).
When are the Summer Holidays school holidays in New Zealand in 2027?
The Summer Holidays run from 18 Dec 2027 (Sat) to 31 Jan 2028 (Mon) (45 days inclusive).
When do schools reopen after Term 1 Holidays in New Zealand?
Schools reopen on 27 Apr 2027 (Tue) for the start of Term 2.
When does Term 1 start in New Zealand 2027?
On TermBreaks, Term 1 is shown as Monday, 1 February 2027 to Friday, 9 April 2027 (68 days). Representative start. Schools choose Term 1 start between Thu 28 Jan and Wed 3 Feb 2027; Term 1 ends Fri 9 Apr for all.
When do schools reopen after Term 2 Holidays in New Zealand?
Schools reopen on 19 Jul 2027 (Mon) for the start of Term 3.
When does the 2027 New Zealand school year end?
Term 4 is shown ending on Friday, 17 December 2027. Term 4 must end no later than Fri 17 Dec 2027; some schools close earlier.
When do schools reopen after Term 3 Holidays in New Zealand?
Schools reopen on 11 Oct 2027 (Mon) for the start of Term 4.
When does Term 1 start in New Zealand in 2027?
Term 1 runs from 1 Feb 2027 (Mon) to 9 Apr 2027 (Fri).
When does Term 2 start in New Zealand in 2027?
Term 2 runs from 27 Apr 2027 (Tue) to 2 Jul 2027 (Fri).
When does Term 3 start in New Zealand in 2027?
Term 3 runs from 19 Jul 2027 (Mon) to 24 Sept 2027 (Fri).
When does Term 4 start in New Zealand in 2027?
Term 4 runs from 11 Oct 2027 (Mon) to 17 Dec 2027 (Fri).
When does the 2027 school year start in New Zealand?
The 2027 school year starts on 1 Feb 2027 (Mon).
When does school end in New Zealand in 2027?
The 2027 school year ends on 17 Dec 2027 (Fri).
What is the next school holiday in New Zealand?
The next school holiday is Term 1 Holidays, starting 10 Apr 2027 (Sat). See the Term 1 Holidays section (#term-1-holidays-school-holidays) for full dates.
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Statistics
- School days
- 271
- Holiday days
- 95
- Terms
- 4
- Longest break
- 45d
- Shortest break
- 16d
- Avg break
- 23.5d
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Term 2 Holidays
Timeline
Sky bars show school terms, amber bars show school breaks, and rose marks special school days across 2027.
School terms: Term 1, 1 Feb 2027 (Mon) – 9 Apr 2027 (Fri); Term 2, 27 Apr 2027 (Tue) – 2 Jul 2027 (Fri); Term 3, 19 Jul 2027 (Mon) – 24 Sept 2027 (Fri); Term 4, 11 Oct 2027 (Mon) – 17 Dec 2027 (Fri). School breaks: Term 1 Holidays, 10 Apr 2027 (Sat) – 26 Apr 2027 (Mon); Term 2 Holidays, 3 Jul 2027 (Sat) – 18 Jul 2027 (Sun); Term 3 Holidays, 25 Sept 2027 (Sat) – 10 Oct 2027 (Sun); Summer Holidays, 18 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 31 Jan 2028 (Mon). Special days: Easter Tuesday, 30 Mar 2027 (Tue) – 30 Mar 2027 (Tue)
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