Public holidays New Zealand 2026

Public holidays New Zealand 2026
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National and regional public holidays in New Zealand 2026, plus festivals and observances, with dates and days of the week at a glance.

Next public holiday: Christmas Day

All public holidays in New Zealand 2026

Day Date Public holiday
Thu New Year's Day
Fri Day after New Year's Day
Fri Waitangi Day
Fri Good Friday
Mon Easter Monday
Sat Anzac Day
Mon Anzac Day
Mon King’s Birthday
Fri Matariki
Mon Labour Day
Fri Christmas Day
Sat Boxing Day
Mon Boxing Day

Public holidays in New Zealand 2026

Public holidays in January 2026

Thu,
New Year's Day

nationwide public holiday

Fri,
Day after New Year's Day

nationwide public holiday

Public holidays in February 2026

Fri,
Waitangi Day

nationwide public holiday

Public holidays in April 2026

Fri,
Good Friday

nationwide public holiday

Mon,
Easter Monday

nationwide public holiday

Sat,
Anzac Day

nationwide public holiday

Mon,
Anzac Day

nationwide public holiday

Public holidays in June 2026

Mon,
King’s Birthday

nationwide public holiday

Public holidays in July 2026

Fri,
Matariki

nationwide public holiday

Public holidays in October 2026

Mon,
Labour Day

nationwide public holiday

Public holidays in December 2026

Fri,
Christmas Day

nationwide public holiday

Sat,
Boxing Day

nationwide public holiday

Mon,
Boxing Day

nationwide public holiday

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Frequently asked questions about public holidays in New Zealand

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What public holidays are there in New Zealand?

The nationwide public holidays in New Zealand in 2026 are New Year's Day , Day after New Year's Day , Waitangi Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, King’s Birthday, Matariki, Labour Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

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Is today a public holiday in New Zealand?

Today, 7 November 2026, is not a public holiday in New Zealand. It is an ordinary Saturday.

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When is the next public holiday in New Zealand?

The next public holiday in New Zealand is on 25 December 2026: Christmas Day, a nationwide public holiday.

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