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Public holidays in New Zealand, 2026
Holiday dates13vs 2025: +2
On weekdays11not on the weekend
On the weekend2weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days8
World rank126 / 246median 14 days
All 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 (weekend) | 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 (weekend) | Boxing Day |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Mon | Boxing Day (observed) |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 – Jan 4, 2026 | 4 days | New Year's Day・Day after New Year's Day |
| Feb 6, 2026 – Feb 8, 2026 | 3 days | Waitangi Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 | 4 days | Good Friday・Easter Monday |
| Apr 25, 2026 – Apr 27, 2026 | 3 days | Anzac Day・Anzac Day (observed) |
| May 30, 2026 – Jun 1, 2026 | 3 days | King's Birthday |
| Jul 10, 2026 – Jul 12, 2026 | 3 days | Matariki |
| Oct 24, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026 | 3 days | Labour Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 | 4 days | Christmas Day・Boxing Day・Boxing Day (observed) |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Anzac Day (observed)
- + Boxing Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
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.