Public holidays in New Zealand
New Zealand has 13 public holidays in 2026. The table below also lists the other days observed there, such as bank and school holidays.
- 13 Public
- 1 Observance
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| January 2 | Friday | Day after New Year's Day | Public |
| February 6 | Friday | Waitangi Day | Public |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| April 25 | Saturday | ANZAC Day | Public |
| April 27 | Monday | ANZAC Day (substitute day) | Public |
| June 1 | Monday | King's Birthday | Public |
| July 10 | Friday | Matariki | Public |
| October 26 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
| December 28 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day) | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2026?
- New Zealand has 13 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in New Zealand in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in New Zealand fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 2 of them: ANZAC Day, Boxing Day.
Regions with their own holidays
These 17 regions observe holidays the rest of the country does not.