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New Zealand School Holidays 2027

School holiday dates for all regions

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This page sets out the complete 2027 school holiday calendar for New Zealand. In New Zealand, school holidays follow a single national pattern, so the same dates apply across all 16 regions of the country. In total, the school year includes about 87 days of holiday. Select your region below to see precise start and end dates for the winter, spring, summer and autumn breaks.

Northland

In 2027, Northland schedules 87 days of holiday, the longest being summer from 18 December to 24 January.

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🎒 Northland — School Holidays 2027
Autumn Holidays
02.04.2027 - 18.04.2027
Winter Holidays
03.07.2027 - 18.07.2027
Spring Holidays
25.09.2027 - 10.10.2027
Summer Holidays
18.12.2027 - 24.01.2028

Auckland

Pupils in Auckland get 87 days off in 2027; the main summer holiday falls between 18 December and 24 January.

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🎒 Auckland — School Holidays 2027
Autumn Holidays
02.04.2027 - 18.04.2027
Winter Holidays
03.07.2027 - 18.07.2027
Spring Holidays
25.09.2027 - 10.10.2027
Summer Holidays
18.12.2027 - 24.01.2028

Waikato

In 2027, Waikato schedules 87 days of holiday, the longest being summer from 18 December to 24 January.

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🎒 Waikato — School Holidays 2027
Autumn Holidays
02.04.2027 - 18.04.2027
Winter Holidays
03.07.2027 - 18.07.2027
Spring Holidays
25.09.2027 - 10.10.2027
Summer Holidays
18.12.2027 - 24.01.2028

Bay of Plenty

Pupils in Bay of Plenty get 87 days off in 2027; the main summer holiday falls between 18 December and 24 January.

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🎒 Bay of Plenty — School Holidays 2027
Autumn Holidays
02.04.2027 - 18.04.2027
Winter Holidays
03.07.2027 - 18.07.2027
Spring Holidays
25.09.2027 - 10.10.2027
Summer Holidays
18.12.2027 - 24.01.2028

Gisborne

Pupils in Gisborne get 87 days off in 2027; the main summer holiday falls between 18 December and 24 January.

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🎒 Gisborne — School Holidays 2027
Autumn Holidays
02.04.2027 - 18.04.2027
Winter Holidays
03.07.2027 - 18.07.2027
Spring Holidays
25.09.2027 - 10.10.2027
Summer Holidays
18.12.2027 - 24.01.2028

Hawke's Bay

Hawke's Bay has 87 days of school holiday in 2027, with the summer break running 18 December–24 January.

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🎒 Hawke's Bay — School Holidays 2027
Autumn Holidays
02.04.2027 - 18.04.2027
Winter Holidays
03.07.2027 - 18.07.2027
Spring Holidays
25.09.2027 - 10.10.2027
Summer Holidays
18.12.2027 - 24.01.2028

Taranaki

Taranaki has 87 days of school holiday in 2027, with the summer break running 18 December–24 January.

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🎒 Taranaki — School Holidays 2027
Autumn Holidays
02.04.2027 - 18.04.2027
Winter Holidays
03.07.2027 - 18.07.2027
Spring Holidays
25.09.2027 - 10.10.2027
Summer Holidays
18.12.2027 - 24.01.2028

Manawatū-Whanganui

Manawatū-Whanganui has 87 days of school holiday in 2027, with the summer break running 18 December–24 January.

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🎒 Manawatū-Whanganui — School Holidays 2027
Autumn Holidays
02.04.2027 - 18.04.2027
Winter Holidays
03.07.2027 - 18.07.2027
Spring Holidays
25.09.2027 - 10.10.2027
Summer Holidays
18.12.2027 - 24.01.2028

Wellington

Wellington has 87 days of school holiday in 2027, with the summer break running 18 December–24 January.

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🎒 Wellington — School Holidays 2027
Autumn Holidays
02.04.2027 - 18.04.2027
Winter Holidays
03.07.2027 - 18.07.2027
Spring Holidays
25.09.2027 - 10.10.2027
Summer Holidays
18.12.2027 - 24.01.2028

Tasman

In 2027, Tasman schedules 87 days of holiday, the longest being summer from 18 December to 24 January.

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🎒 Tasman — School Holidays 2027
Autumn Holidays
02.04.2027 - 18.04.2027
Winter Holidays
03.07.2027 - 18.07.2027
Spring Holidays
25.09.2027 - 10.10.2027
Summer Holidays
18.12.2027 - 24.01.2028

Nelson

Nelson has 87 days of school holiday in 2027, with the summer break running 18 December–24 January.

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🎒 Nelson — School Holidays 2027
Autumn Holidays
02.04.2027 - 18.04.2027
Winter Holidays
03.07.2027 - 18.07.2027
Spring Holidays
25.09.2027 - 10.10.2027
Summer Holidays
18.12.2027 - 24.01.2028

Marlborough

In 2027, Marlborough schedules 87 days of holiday, the longest being summer from 18 December to 24 January.

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🎒 Marlborough — School Holidays 2027
Autumn Holidays
02.04.2027 - 18.04.2027
Winter Holidays
03.07.2027 - 18.07.2027
Spring Holidays
25.09.2027 - 10.10.2027
Summer Holidays
18.12.2027 - 24.01.2028

West Coast

West Coast has 87 days of school holiday in 2027, with the summer break running 18 December–24 January.

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🎒 West Coast — School Holidays 2027
Autumn Holidays
02.04.2027 - 18.04.2027
Winter Holidays
03.07.2027 - 18.07.2027
Spring Holidays
25.09.2027 - 10.10.2027
Summer Holidays
18.12.2027 - 24.01.2028

Canterbury

Canterbury has 87 days of school holiday in 2027, with the summer break running 18 December–24 January.

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🎒 Canterbury — School Holidays 2027
Autumn Holidays
02.04.2027 - 18.04.2027
Winter Holidays
03.07.2027 - 18.07.2027
Spring Holidays
25.09.2027 - 10.10.2027
Summer Holidays
18.12.2027 - 24.01.2028

Otago

Pupils in Otago get 87 days off in 2027; the main summer holiday falls between 18 December and 24 January.

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🎒 Otago — School Holidays 2027
Autumn Holidays
02.04.2027 - 18.04.2027
Winter Holidays
03.07.2027 - 18.07.2027
Spring Holidays
25.09.2027 - 10.10.2027
Summer Holidays
18.12.2027 - 24.01.2028

Southland

In 2027, Southland schedules 87 days of holiday, the longest being summer from 18 December to 24 January.

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🎒 Southland — School Holidays 2027
Autumn Holidays
02.04.2027 - 18.04.2027
Winter Holidays
03.07.2027 - 18.07.2027
Spring Holidays
25.09.2027 - 10.10.2027
Summer Holidays
18.12.2027 - 24.01.2028