NZ school holidays 2028 & term dates
All 2028 school terms, autumn, winter, spring and summer holiday information, plus Easter Tuesday and school-specific date guidance.
| Break | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn / after Term 1 | Fri, 14 Apr 2028 | Sun, 30 Apr 2028 |
| Winter / after Term 2 | Sat, 8 Jul 2028 | Sun, 23 Jul 2028 |
| Spring / after Term 3 | Sat, 30 Sept 2028 | Sun, 15 Oct 2028 |
| Summer / after Term 4 | By Sat, 16 Dec 2028 | School-specific; confirm the following Term 1 start |
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Mon, 31 Jan 2028 – Tue, 8 Feb 2028 (school chooses) | Thu, 13 Apr 2028 |
| Term 2 | Mon, 1 May 2028 | Fri, 7 Jul 2028 |
| Term 3 | Mon, 24 Jul 2028 | Fri, 29 Sept 2028 |
| Term 4 | Mon, 16 Oct 2028 | No later than Fri, 15 Dec 2028 |
Summer is a date range
The listed summer start is the latest start, rather than a universal last day. Your school may finish earlier and choose its reopening date within the published Term 1 window.
January 2028 is also part of the previous summer break until your school reopens. Ask the school for its exact first day.
Easter Tuesday
Tue, 18 Apr 2028 is a school holiday. It is not a nationwide public holiday for all workers. A local anniversary may also fall on that date.
Other closures
Check your school notices for teacher-only days and its regional anniversary arrangements.
Keep work and school dates together
Check which school break days require care or annual leave. Share a calendar with other caregivers and confirm arrangements before booking activities.
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