For specific programme start and finish dates, please click on the matching area of study link below:

Overview of 2025 dates

8 January Institute reopens for 2025
27 January Auckland Anniversary Day (closed)
6 February Waitangi Day (closed)
17 February Semester One starts
Some intakes may start earlier
18 – 22 April Easter break (closed)
14 – 25 April Mid-semester break
To be confirmed by programme. 
25 April Anzac Day (closed)
5 May Quarterly intake starts
14 – 16 May Degree and Diploma Graduation ceremonies (Levels 5-9)
2 June Kings Official Birthday observed (closed)
20 June Matariki
5 – 20 July Mid-year break
To be confirmed by programme.
21 July Semester Two / mid-year intake starts
To be confirmed by programme.
22 September – 3 October Mid-semester break
To be confirmed by programme.
6 October Quarterly intake starts
27 October Labour Day (closed)
17 December (TBC) Institute closes for 2025