When are the school holidays in New Zealand?
Dates may vary by a few days from school to school but most New Zealand schools are on holiday on these dates.
2022
15 April 2022 - 01 May 2022
09 July 2022 - 24 July 2022
01 October 2022 - 16 October 2022
21 December 2022 - Feb 2023
2023
07 April 2023 - 23 April 2023
01 July 2023 - 16 July 2023
23 September 2023 - 08 October 2023
21 December 2023 - Feb 2024
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