Public holidays in New Zealand 2026
11 nationwide public holidays in New Zealand in 2026, plus 12 regional holidays. Source: Nager.Date public-holiday database, fetched at build time.
New Zealand 2026 holiday calendar
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | - | Nationwide |
| January 2 | Friday | Day after New Year's Day | - | Nationwide |
| January 19 | Monday | Wellington Anniversary Day | - | Regional |
| January 26 | Monday | Auckland Anniversary Day | Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day | Regional |
| February 2 | Monday | Nelson Anniversary Day | - | Regional |
| February 6 | Friday | Waitangi Day | - | Nationwide |
| March 9 | Monday | Taranaki Anniversary Day | - | Regional |
| March 23 | Monday | Otago Anniversary Day | - | Regional |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | - | Nationwide |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | - | Nationwide |
| April 7 | Tuesday | Southland Anniversary Day | - | Regional |
| April 27 | Monday | Anzac Day | - | Nationwide |
| June 1 | Monday | King's Birthday | - | Nationwide |
| July 10 | Friday | Matariki | - | Nationwide |
| September 28 | Monday | Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day | Dominion Day | Regional |
| October 23 | Friday | Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day | - | Regional |
| October 26 | Monday | Labour Day | - | Nationwide |
| November 2 | Monday | Marlborough Anniversary Day | - | Regional |
| November 13 | Friday | Canterbury Anniversary Day | Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day | Regional |
| November 30 | Monday | Chatham Islands Anniversary Day | - | Regional |
| November 30 | Monday | Westland Anniversary Day | - | Regional |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | - | Nationwide |
| December 28 | Monday | Boxing Day | - | Nationwide |
Is it a public holiday in New Zealand?
- Is January 1, 2026 a public holiday in New Zealand? Yes, New Year's Day, a Thursday.
- Is January 2, 2026 a public holiday in New Zealand? Yes, Day after New Year's Day, a Friday.
- Is February 6, 2026 a public holiday in New Zealand? Yes, Waitangi Day, a Friday.
- Is April 3, 2026 a public holiday in New Zealand? Yes, Good Friday, a Friday.
- Is April 6, 2026 a public holiday in New Zealand? Yes, Easter Monday, a Monday.
- Is April 27, 2026 a public holiday in New Zealand? Yes, Anzac Day, a Monday.
- Is June 1, 2026 a public holiday in New Zealand? Yes, King's Birthday, a Monday.
- Is July 10, 2026 a public holiday in New Zealand? Yes, Matariki, a Friday.
- Is October 26, 2026 a public holiday in New Zealand? Yes, Labour Day, a Monday.
- Is December 25, 2026 a public holiday in New Zealand? Yes, Christmas Day, a Friday.
- Is December 28, 2026 a public holiday in New Zealand? Yes, Boxing Day, a Monday.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2026?
11 nationwide public holidays, plus 12 observed only in some regions.
What is the next public holiday in New Zealand?
As of July 12, 2026, the next nationwide public holiday is Labour Day on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Do public holidays differ by region in New Zealand?
Yes, 12 of the listed holidays apply only in certain states or regions (marked "Regional" in the table).
How many 2026 holidays fall on a weekend?
0 of the 11 nationwide holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether a substitute weekday off applies depends on national rules.