New Zealand Public Holidays
New Zealand observes a set of national public holidays alongside regional anniversary days for each province. Matariki, added in 2022, was the first public holiday to recognise te ao Maori (the Maori world view).
Last updated 3 August 2026.
Next holiday
South Canterbury Anniversary Day (Canterbury)
28 September 2026 (Monday), in 36 days
Upcoming public holidays
- South Canterbury Anniversary Day (Canterbury)28 September 2026 (Monday)
- Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day (Hawke's Bay)23 October 2026 (Friday)
- Labour Day26 October 2026 (Monday)
- Marlborough Anniversary Day (Marlborough)2 November 2026 (Monday)
- Canterbury Anniversary Day (Canterbury)13 November 2026 (Friday)
- Chatham Islands Anniversary Day (Chatham Islands)30 November 2026 (Monday)
The holidays that matter most in New Zealand
Waitangi Day
Waitangi Day (6 February) marks the 1840 signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand's founding document.
Matariki
Matariki is the Maori New Year, marked by the reappearance of the Matariki (Pleiades) star cluster; its date moves each year with the lunar calendar.
ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day (25 April) is shared with Australia and honours those who served at Gallipoli in 1915 and since.
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How public holidays work in New Zealand
Public holidays are the days most workplaces and schools in New Zealand treat as days off, so they shape when people travel, book time away and plan around childcare. Religious holidays and wider observances sit alongside them. They are not always days off, but they are dates many households still mark. Each year page lists the public and religious holidays in full, and OneHaus keeps the complete set current in your shared home calendar.
Get New Zealand holidays in your shared calendar, automatically
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does New Zealand have?
New Zealand has 26 public holidays in 2026. Open a year below to see each one with its date and day of the week.
When is the next holiday in New Zealand?
The next holiday is South Canterbury Anniversary Day (Canterbury) on 28 September 2026 (Monday).
Can I add New Zealand holidays to my calendar?
Yes. OneHaus subscribes your whole home to New Zealand's holidays and keeps them up to date, so they show up in your shared calendar across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Android. Start with a free 30-day trial, no card needed, then one subscription covers everyone in your home.