Term Calendar

We offer classes year round which follow as much as possible the regular school terms. Check out the calendar below for more information.      


Term Calendar - 2026      

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For adults

Term 1
10 weeks
2 February - 10 April 2026 (closed Waitangi Day 06/02, Good Friday 03/04, Easter Monday 06/04))*
Term 2
10 weeks
27 April - 3 July 2026 (closed Anzac Day 27/04, King's Birthday 01/06)* 
Term 3
10 weeks
20 July - 25 September 2026
Term 4
10 weeks
12 October - 18 December 2026  (closed Labour Day 26/10)*


*Please note that a catch-up class is offered for all adult courses that fall on a public holiday in order to complete a 10-week term

For teenagers & children

Term 1
9 weeks
30 January - 2 April 2026 (closed Waitangi Day 06/02, Good Friday 03/04, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday)**
Term 2
11 weeks
20 April - 4 July 2026 (closed Anzac Day 27/04, King's Birthday 01/06)**
Term 3
10 weeks
20 July - 26 September 2026
Term 4
10 weeks
12 October - 19 December 2026  (closed Labour Day 26/10)**


*Please note that there are no catch-up classes for public holidays that fall during Term 1, Term  2, and Term 4 and invoices will be prorated accordingly.


Holiday Programmes 2026
Term 1 - 20 to 29 January 2026 (closed Wellington Anniversary 19/01)
Term 2 - 7 to 17 April 2026 (closed Easter Monday 06/04)
Term 3 - 6 July to 17 July 2026 (closed Matariki 10/07)
Term 4 - 28 September to 9 October 2026
AFW reserves the right to cancel any day with low registration.

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