Public holidays in New Zealand
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2026
13 public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Fri | Day after New Year's Day |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Fri | Waitangi Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Sat | Anzac Day |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Mon | Anzac Day (observed) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Mon | King's Birthday |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Fri | Matariki |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Mon | Labour Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Sat | Boxing Day |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Mon | Boxing Day (observed) |
2027
16 public holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2, 2027 | Sat | Day after New Year's Day |
| Jan 4, 2027 | Mon | Day after New Year's Day (observed) |
| Feb 6, 2027 | Sat | Waitangi Day |
| Feb 8, 2027 | Mon | Waitangi Day (observed) |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| Apr 25, 2027 | Sun | Anzac Day |
| Apr 26, 2027 | Mon | Anzac Day (observed) |
| Jun 7, 2027 | Mon | King's Birthday |
| Jun 25, 2027 | Fri | Matariki |
| Oct 25, 2027 | Mon | Labour Day |
| Dec 25, 2027 | Sat | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2027 | Sun | Boxing Day |
| Dec 27, 2027 | Mon | Christmas Day (observed) |
| Dec 28, 2027 | Tue | Boxing Day (observed) |
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.