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We will reopen for all children on Tuesday 13th January 2026. 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Along with our 5 early learning centres, some of our rural kindergartens operate longer hours with flexible session times to support the needs of working families. YES, most of our services are open during school holidays! 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Term Dates - Counties Manukau Kindergarten Association

2025/2026 dates
All of our kindergartens and early learning centres close for 2025 on Friday 19th December.

We will reopen for all children on Tuesday 13th January 2026.

EARLY LEARNING CENTRES
Tuesday 13th January 2026 – Friday 18th December 2026

Most of our kindergartens operate 8 am – 3.30 pm with sessions that align with school hours. Along with our 5 early learning centres, some of our rural kindergartens operate longer hours with flexible session times to support the needs of working families. YES, most of our services are open during school holidays!

CENTRES OPEN DURING TERM BREAKS
Tuesday 13th January 2026 – Friday 18th December 2026

For a list of these centres please click here

Term breaks for centres CLOSED during term breaks

Term	School Term Breaks 2026
1 2 3	3rd April – 19th April 4th July – 19th July 26th September – 11th October

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR 2026

Public Holiday	Dates
Auckland Anniversary Waitangi Day Good Friday Easter Monday ANZAC Day King’s Birthday Matariki Labour Day	Monday 26th January Friday 6th February Friday 3rd April Monday 6th April Saturday 25th April (observed Monday 27th April) Monday 1st June Friday 10th July Monday 26th October