Important dates
Keep up to date with everything that's happening around campus. Look out for upcoming exams, holidays, semesters and more. Some programmes may have slightly different start/end dates from what is shown below, so be sure to check with your programme lead.
2023 certificate programmes semester dates
Possibly subject to change for Te Pūkenga alignment.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 20 February – 06 April | Semester 1 (Term 1) |
| 07 April – 21 April | Holiday 1 |
| 24 April – 30 June | Semester 1 (Term 2) |
| 03 July – 14 July | Holiday 2 |
| 17 July – 22 September | Semester 2 (Term 3) |
| 25 September – 06 October | Holiday 3 |
| 09 October – 24 November | Semester 2 (Term 4) |
2024 certificate programmes semester dates
Possibly subject to change for Te Pūkenga alignment.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 26 February – 12 April | Semester 1 (Term 1) |
| 15 April – 26 April | Holiday 1 |
| 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) |
2023 Diploma/Degree programmes semester dates
Possibly subject to change for Te Pūkenga alignment.
|
Date |
Event |
|---|---|
| 20 February – 06 April | Semester 1 (Term 1) |
| 07 April – 21 April | Holiday 1 |
| 24 April – 23 June | Semester 1 (Term 2) |
| 26 June – 14 July | Holiday 2 |
| 17 July – 22 September | Semester 2 (Term 3) |
| 25 September – 06 October | Holiday 3 |
| 09 October – 17 November | Semester 2 (Term 4) |
2024 Diploma/Degree programmes semester dates
Possibly subject to change for Te Pūkenga alignment.
|
Date |
Event |
|---|---|
| 26 February – 12 April | Semester 1 (Term 1) |
| 15 April – 26 April | Holiday 1 |
| 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) |
2023 Graduation dates
Please visit our graduation page for the latest information for graduation dates and information for guests and graduands.
2023 Public Holidays and Anniversary Days
| Date | Event | Location affected |
|---|---|---|
|
Mon 6 February |
Waitangi Day |
All campuses closed |
|
Mon 20 March |
Otago Anniversary Day |
All campuses closed |
|
7 - 11 April |
Good Friday, Easter Monday and Easter Tuesday |
All campuses closed |
|
Tues 25 April |
ANZAC Day |
All campuses closed |
|
Mon 5 June |
King's Birthday |
All campuses closed |
|
Fri 14 July |
Matariki |
All campuses closed |
|
Mon 23 October |
Labour Day |
All campuses closed |
|
24 December 2023 - 2 January 2024 |
Christmas holidays |
All campuses closed |
|
Wed 3 January 2024 |
Campus reopens |
All campuses open |
2024 Public Holidays and Anniversary Days
| Date | Event | Location affected |
|---|---|---|
|
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 |
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