Below you'll find 2026's official holidays for New Zealand. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.
New Zealand Public Holidays 2026
New Zealand
There are 13 public holidays in New Zealand for 2026. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.
| Date | Day | Holiday name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| 2026-01-02 | Fri | Day after New Year's Day |
| 2026-02-06 | Fri | Waitangi Day |
| 2026-04-03 | Fri | Good Friday |
| 2026-04-06 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 2026-04-25 | Sat | ANZAC Day |
| 2026-04-27 | Mon | ANZAC Day (substitute day) |
| 2026-06-01 | Mon | King's Birthday |
| 2026-07-10 | Fri | Matariki |
| 2026-10-26 | Mon | Labour Day |
| 2026-12-25 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| 2026-12-26 | Sat | Boxing Day |
| 2026-12-28 | Mon | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
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