School holidays · New Zealand
Manawatū-Whanganui · 2026
5 school breaks in Manawatū-Whanganui during 2026. Longest is 45 days (Term 4 Holidays).
Next school break
Term 2 Holidays
Jul 4 – 19 · 16 days
29
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All 2026 school breaks
5 totalListCalendar
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
LegendPublic holidaySchool breakBridge day opportunityWeekend
January 2026
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1New Year's Day🌉 4d
2Day after New Year's Day📅 3d
2Bridge day → New Year's Day
20–Feb 2Term 4 Holidays
February 2026
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March 2026
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3Good Friday📅 3d
6Easter Monday📅 3d
27Anzac Day📅 3d
3–19Term 1 Holidays
May 2026
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1King's Birthday📅 3d
10Matariki
July 2026
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4–19Term 2 Holidays
August 2026
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26–Oct 11Term 3 Holidays
October 2026
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26Labour Day📅 3d
November 2026
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25Christmas Day📅 3d
26Boxing Day
19–Feb 1Term 4 Holidays
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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 Manawatū-Whanganui 2026?
Manawatū-Whanganui 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 Manawatū-Whanganui have in 2026?
Manawatū-Whanganui 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 Manawatū-Whanganui. See the source link below for the official publication.