How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2026?

New Zealand has 14 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.

2 of them: ANZAC Day, Boxing Day.

New Zealand

Gisborne observes 14 public holidays in 2026. This list differs from the national one, because it includes holidays specific to the region.

Date	Day	Holiday	Type
January 1	Thursday	New Year's Day	Public
January 2	Friday	Day after New Year's Day	Public
January 26	Monday	Provincial anniversary 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

How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2026?: New Zealand has 14 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.