Events and important dates
Important dates
Find our key semester dates and holidays. Some programmes may have slightly different start and end dates, so it’s best to check with your school administrator or lecturer.
2025 Graduation dates.
Please visit our graduation page for the latest graduation dates and information for guests and graduates.
2025 semester dates for certificate programmes
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 17 February – 11 April | Semester 1 (Term 1) |
| 12 April – 27 April | Holiday 1 |
| 28 April – 27 June | Semester 1 (Term 2) |
| 28 June – 13 July | Holiday 2 |
| 14 July – 19 September | Semester 2 (Term 3) |
| 20 September – 5 October | Holiday 3 |
| 6 October – 21 November | Semester 2 (Term 4) |
2025 semester dates for diploma/degree programmes
|
Date |
Event |
|---|---|
| 17 February – 11 April | Semester 1 (Term 1) |
| 12 April – 27 April | Holiday 1 |
| 28 April – 19 June | Semester 1 (Term 2) |
| 20 June – 13 July | Holiday 2 |
| 14 July – 19 September | Semester 2 (Term 3) |
| 20 September – 5 October | Holiday 3 |
| 6 October – 14 November | Semester 2 (Term 4) |
2025 Public Holidays and Anniversary Days
| Date | Event | Location affected |
|---|---|---|
|
Monday, 6 January |
Campus reopens |
All campuses open |
|
Thursday, 6 February |
Waitangi Day |
All campuses closed |
|
Monday, 24 March |
Otago Anniversary Day |
All campuses closed |
|
Friday, 18 April - Tuesday, 22 April |
Good Friday, Easter Monday and Easter Tuesday |
All campuses closed |
|
Friday, 25 April |
ANZAC Day |
All campuses closed |
|
Monday, 2 June |
King's Birthday |
All campuses closed |
|
Friday, 20 June |
Matariki |
All campuses closed |
|
Monday, 27 October |
Labour Day |
All campuses closed |
|
Thursday 25 December |
Christmas Day |
All campuses closed |
|
Friday, 26 December |
Boxing Day |
All campuses closed |
2026 semester dates for certificate programmes
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 23 Feb – 10 April | Semester 1 (Term 1) |
| 11-April – 26 April | Holiday 1 |
| 28 April – 03 July | Semester 1 (Term 2) |
| 04 July – 19 July | Holiday 2 |
| 20 July – 18 September | Semester 2 (Term 3) |
| 26 September – 11 October | Holiday 3 |
| 12 October – 27 November | Semester 2 (Term 4) |
2026 semester dates for diploma/degree programmes
|
Date |
Event |
|---|---|
| 23 Feb – 10 April | Semester 1 (Term 1) |
| 11-April – 26 April | Holiday 1 |
| 28 April – 26 June | Semester 1 (Term 2) |
| 27 June – 19 July | Holiday 2 |
| 20 July – 25 September | Semester 2 (Term 3) |
| 26 Sep – 11 October | Holiday 3 |
| 12 October – 20 November | Semester 2 (Term 4) |
2026 Public Holidays and Anniversary Days
| Date | Event | Location affected |
|---|---|---|
|
1st and 2nd January |
New Year Holiday |
All campuses closed |
|
Friday, 6 February |
Waitangi Day |
All campuses closed |
|
Monday, 23 March |
Otago Anniversary Day |
All campuses closed |
|
Friday, 3 April - Tuesday, 7 April |
Good Friday, Easter Monday and Easter Tuesday |
All campuses closed |
|
Monday, 27 April |
ANZAC Day |
All campuses closed |
|
Monday, 1 June |
King's Birthday |
All campuses closed |
|
Friday, 10 July |
Matariki |
All campuses closed |
|
Monday, 26 October |
Labour Day |
All campuses closed |
|
Friday, 25 December |
Christmas Day |
All campuses closed |
|
Saturday, 26 December |
Boxing Day |
All campuses closed |
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