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New Zealand Public Holidays 2026

There are 26 public holidays in New Zealand in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.

Last updated 3 August 2026.

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Public holidays in 2026

The 26 public holidays New Zealand marks in 2026.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayNew Year's Day is a public holiday in New Zealand on January 1 each year.
2 January 2026FridayDay after New Year's DayJanuary 2 is a public holiday known as the Day after New Year's Day in New Zealand
19 January 2026MondayWellington Anniversary Day (Wellington & Manawatu-Whanganui)Wellington Anniversary Day is a local holiday in New Zealand
26 January 2026MondayNorthland Anniversary Day (Northland)Northland Anniversary Day is a local holiday in New Zealand
26 January 2026MondayAuckland Anniversary Day (6 regions)Auckland Anniversary Day is a local holiday in New Zealand
2 February 2026MondayNelson Anniversary Day (4 regions)Nelson Anniversary Day is a local holiday in New Zealand
6 February 2026FridayWaitangi DayOn February 6 every year, New Zealanders celebrate Waitangi Day, a national holiday to commemorate the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand's founding document.
9 March 2026MondayTaranaki Anniversary Day (Taranaki)Taranaki Anniversary Day is a local holiday in New Zealand
23 March 2026MondayOtago Anniversary Day (Otago)Otago Anniversary Day is a local holiday in New Zealand
3 April 2026FridayGood FridayGood Friday is two days before Easter Sunday and is a public holiday in New Zealand.
6 April 2026MondayEaster MondayEaster Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and is a public holiday in New Zealand.
7 April 2026TuesdaySouthland Anniversary Day (Southland)Southland Anniversary Day is a local holiday in New Zealand
25 April 2026SaturdayANZAC DayANZAC Day commemorates Australians and New Zealanders fighting in World War I.
27 April 2026MondayDay off for ANZAC DayANZAC Day commemorates Australians and New Zealanders fighting in World War I.
1 June 2026MondayKing's BirthdayThe King's birthday is an annual public holiday in New Zealand on the first Monday of June.
10 July 2026FridayMatarikiMatariki is a national holiday in New Zealand
28 September 2026MondaySouth Canterbury Anniversary Day (Canterbury)South Canterbury Anniversary Day is a local holiday in New Zealand
23 October 2026FridayHawke's Bay Anniversary Day (Hawke's Bay)Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day is a local holiday in New Zealand
26 October 2026MondayLabour DayLabour Day is a nationwide public holiday in New Zealand on the fourth Monday in October each year.
2 November 2026MondayMarlborough Anniversary Day (Marlborough)Marlborough Anniversary Day is a local holiday in New Zealand
13 November 2026FridayCanterbury Anniversary Day (Canterbury)Canterbury Anniversary Day is a local holiday in New Zealand
30 November 2026MondayChatham Islands Anniversary Day (Chatham Islands)Chatham Islands Anniversary Day is a local holiday in New Zealand
30 November 2026MondayWestland Anniversary Day (West Coast)Westland Anniversary Day is a local holiday in New Zealand
25 December 2026FridayChristmas DayChristmas Day is a public holiday in New Zealand on December 25 each year.
26 December 2026SaturdayBoxing DayBoxing Day, annually observed on December 26, is a public holiday in New Zealand.
28 December 2026MondayDay off for Boxing DayBoxing Day, annually observed on December 26, is a public holiday in New Zealand.

Beyond the public holidays above, New Zealand also has many observances, seasonal markers and regional dates. OneHaus tracks the full set and keeps them current in your shared home calendar, so you never have to chase them down. Start free.

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New Zealand Public Holidays 2027

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in New Zealand in 2026?

There are 26 public holidays in New Zealand in 2026. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.

When is the next holiday in New Zealand?

The next holiday in New Zealand is South Canterbury Anniversary Day (Canterbury) on 28 September 2026 (Monday).

Can I add New Zealand 2026 holidays to my calendar?

Yes. OneHaus subscribes your whole home to New Zealand's holidays and keeps them current, so they appear 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.

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