The Education Act 2012, Part 4 Section 20, requires a school to be open for learning and teaching for at least 195 days and teachers must have at least an additional 5 teacher only days. A total academic calendar of at least 200 days.
2026 school term dates for Cook Islands schools
Term One:
- starts Monday 19 January
- ends Friday 17 April
Term Two:
- starts Monday 04 May
- ends Friday 24 July
Term Three:
- starts Monday 10 August
- ends Friday 02 October
Term Four:
- starts Monday 19 October
- ends Friday 11 December
Dates of the teacher only days may vary depending on individual schools programmes. Parents, caregivers and students are encouraged to contact school to confirm dates.
2027 school term dates for Cook Islands schools
Term One:
- starts Monday 25 January
- ends Friday 02 April
Term Two:
- starts Monday 19 April
- ends Friday 23 July
Term Three:
- starts Monday 09 August
- ends Friday 08 October
Term Four:
- starts Monday 19 October
- ends Friday 17 December
Dates of the teacher only days may vary depending on individual schools programmes. Parents, caregivers and students are encouraged to contact school to confirm dates.