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School Holidays

When are the New Zealand School Holidays?

Dates may vary by a few days from school to school but most New Zealand schools are on holiday on the below dates:

2023

  • 21 December 2022 - 6 February 2023
  • 07 April 2023 - 23 April 2023
  • 01 July 2023 - 16 July 2023
  • 23 September 2023 - 08 October 2023
  • 20 December 2023 - 7 February 2023

2024

  • 21 December 2023 - 7 February 2024
  • 13 April 2024 - 28 April 2024
  • 6 July 2024 - 21 July 2024
  • 28 September 2024 - 13 October 2024
  • 20 December 2024 -  6 February 2025
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