Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

School holidays

New Zealand ·

5 school breaks in New Zealand during 2026. Longest is 45 days (Ferien des 4. Trimesters).

School breaks

5

Total off-days

139

Longest break

45 d

Next break

In 28 days

Next school break

Ferien des 2. Trimesters

Jul 4 – 19 · 16 days

28

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All 2026 school breaks

5 total
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Dez20

Ferien des 4. Trimesters

Dez 20 – Feb 2 · 45 Tage

45T
Apr3

Ferien des 1. Trimesters

Apr 3 – 19 · 17 Tage

17T
Jul4

Ferien des 2. Trimesters

Jul 4 – 19 · 16 Tage

16T
Sep26

Ferien des 3. Trimesters

Sep 26 – Okt 11 · 16 Tage

16T
Dez19

Ferien des 4. Trimesters

Dez 19 – Feb 1 · 45 Tage

45T
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Public holidays in 2026

Affect closures and travel demand around school breaks.

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Jan1

Neujahrstag

Jan2

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Feb6

Waitangi-Tag

Apr3

Karfreitag

Apr6

Ostermontag

Apr27

Anzac Day

Jun1

Königsgeburtstag

Jun10

Matariki

Okt26

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Important school holiday information · New Zealand

General information

  • •Schulen sind an allen gesetzlichen Feiertagen zusätzlich zu den aufgelisteten Schulferienzeiten geschlossen
  • •Schulferien in Neuseeland werden vom Bildungsministerium festgelegt. Die Trimesterdaten sind landesweit standardisiert mit gewisser Flexibilität für einzelne Schulen.

Frequently asked questions

Wann sind die Schulferien 2026 in New Zealand?
Schulen in New Zealand haben 5 Ferienperioden im Jahr 2026. Die Zeitleiste oben zeigt Anfang und Ende jeder Ferienzeit.
How many school breaks does New Zealand have in 2026?
New Zealand schools observe 5 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of New Zealand. See the source link below for the official publication.
VerwandtFeiertage 2026Lange WochenendenNew Zealand im Überblick

School calendar dates published by national education ministries. Always confirm with your local school for the official calendar.