Term 1 break
10 April 2027 to 26 April 2027
17 days
School holidays 2027
School holidays NZ 2027
There are 3 school holiday breaks in 2027, plus the summer break. Term dates are recommended by the Ministry of Education and apply to state and state-integrated schools.
Heads up: Most schools follow these dates, but each school sets its own exact start and end days within the Ministry of Education's recommended window. Check with your school for exact dates. Ministry of Education.
School holidays 2027 at a glance
Term 2 break
3 July 2027 to 18 July 2027
16 days
Term 3 break
25 September 2027 to 10 October 2027
16 days
Summer break
Starts no later than 18 December 2027
5-6 weeks
Term dates 2027
Terms 2 and 3 are fixed by the Ministry of Education. Terms 1 and 4 sit inside flexible windows so each school can choose start and end days that fit its calendar.
Term 1
28 January 2027 - 3 February 2027 → 9 April 2027
up to 11 weeks
Term 2
27 April 2027 → 2 July 2027
10 weeks
Term 3
19 July 2027 → 24 September 2027
10 weeks
Term 4
11 October 2027 → no later than 17 December 2027
up to 10 weeks
These dates apply to state and state-integrated schools and kura. Private schools may differ.
Frequently asked questions
When does term 1 start in 2027?
Term 1 2027 starts within an MoE window between 28 January 2027 and 3 February 2027. Each school chooses its exact start day inside that window. Check with your school for the exact date.
When does term 2 start in 2027?
Term 2 2027 starts on 27 April 2027. Term 2 starts Tuesday because Anzac Day observed (Mon 26 April) is the last day of the term break.
When are the school holidays in 2027?
There are 3 term breaks during the year (after terms 1, 2 and 3) plus a summer break. The first term break runs from 10 April 2027 to 26 April 2027.
How long is the summer break in 2027?
The 2027 summer break starts no later than 18 December 2027 and runs for 5 to 6 weeks. Exact start and end dates vary by school.
Do all NZ schools follow the same holiday dates?
No. The Ministry of Education sets recommended term dates for state and state-integrated schools, but each school sets its own exact start and end days within the recommended window. Private schools and kura may follow different dates entirely. Always check with your school.
Is Easter Tuesday a school holiday?
Yes. Under the Education and Training Act, Easter Tuesday is treated as a school holiday for state and state-integrated schools, even though it is not a public holiday for most workers. It usually sits inside the term 1 break.