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School holidays · New Zealand

Bay of Plenty ·

5 school breaks in Bay of Plenty during 2026. Longest is 45 days (Term 4 Holidays).

School breaks

5

Total off-days

139

Longest break

45 d

Next break

In 29 days

Next school break

Term 2 Holidays

Jul 4 – 19 · 16 days

29

days away

All 2026 school breaks

5 total
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Dec20

Term 4 Holidays

Dec 20 – Feb 2 · 45 days

45d
Apr3

Term 1 Holidays

Apr 3 – 19 · 17 days

17d
Jul4

Term 2 Holidays

Jul 4 – 19 · 16 days

16d
Sep26

Term 3 Holidays

Sep 26 – Oct 11 · 16 days

16d
Dec19

Term 4 Holidays

Dec 19 – Feb 1 · 45 days

45d

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Public holidays in 2026

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Jan1

New Year's Day

Jan2

Day after New Year's Day

Feb6

Waitangi Day

Apr3

Good Friday

Apr6

Easter Monday

Apr27

Anzac Day

Jun1

King's Birthday

Jun10

Matariki

Oct26

Labour Day

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Important school holiday information · New Zealand

General information

  • Schools are closed on all public holidays in addition to the listed school holiday periods
  • School holidays in New Zealand are determined by the Ministry of Education. Term dates are standardized nationally with some flexibility for individual schools.

Frequently asked questions

When are school holidays in Bay of Plenty 2026?
Bay of Plenty schools have 5 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Bay of Plenty have in 2026?
Bay of Plenty 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 Bay of Plenty. See the source link below for the official publication.

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