Important dates

This page holds information about our semester dates, when the holidays are, and when the Polytechnic is closed for Public Holidays. Some programmes may have slightly different start/end dates from what is shown below, so it’s best to check specific dates with your school administrator or lecturer. Or email info@op.ac.nz and we can find the information you need.

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2024 semester dates for certificate programmes

Date Event
29 April – 5 July Semester 1 (Term 2)
08 July – 19 July Holiday 2
22 July – 27 September Semester 2 (Term 3)
30 September – 11 October Holiday 3
14 October – 29 November Semester 2 (Term 4)

2024 semester dates for diploma/degree programmes

Date

Event
29 April – 28 June  Semester 1 (Term 2) 
1 July – 19 July Holiday 2
22 July – 27 September Semester 2 (Term 3)
30 September – 11 October Holiday 3
14 October – 22 November Semester 2 (Term 4)

2024 Graduation dates

Please visit our graduation page for the latest graduation dates and information for guests and graduates.

2024 Public Holidays and Anniversary Days

Date Event Location affected

Monday 8 January 

Campus reopens

All campuses open

Tuesday 6 February

Waitangi Day

All campuses closed

Monday 25 March

Otago Anniversary Day

All campuses closed

Friday 29 March - Tuesday 2 April

Good Friday, Easter Monday and Easter Tuesday

All campuses closed

Thursday 25 April

ANZAC Day

All campuses closed

Monday 3 June

King's Birthday

All campuses closed

Friday 28 June

Matariki

All campuses closed

Monday 28 October

Labour Day

All campuses closed

Wednesday 25 December

Christmas Day

All campuses closed

 

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)

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