New Zealand holidays 2026
All 28 holidays and observances in New Zealand in 2026: 11 public holidays, regional anniversary days, and the observances people search for most. Use the filters to show only the type you need; the "Where" column shows which regions observe each day.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day | Public holiday | Nationwide |
| Jan 2 | Fri | Day after New Year's Day | Public holiday | Nationwide |
| Jan 19 | Mon | Wellington Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day | WGN |
| Jan 26 | Mon | Auckland Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day | AUK |
| Feb 2 | Mon | Nelson Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day | NSN |
| Feb 6 | Fri | Waitangi Day | Public holiday | Nationwide |
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day | Observance | Nationwide |
| Mar 9 | Mon | Taranaki Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day | TKI |
| Mar 23 | Mon | Otago Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day | OTA |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday | Public holiday | Nationwide |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday | Observance | Nationwide |
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday | Public holiday | Nationwide |
| Apr 7 | Tue | Southland Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day | STL |
| Apr 25 obs. Apr 27 |
Sat | Anzac Day | Public holiday | Nationwide |
| May 10 | Sun | Mother's Day | Observance | Nationwide |
| Jun 1 | Mon | King's Birthday | Public holiday | Nationwide |
| Jul 10 | Fri | Matariki | Public holiday | Nationwide |
| Sep 6 | Sun | Father's Day | Observance | Nationwide |
| Sep 28 | Mon | South Canterbury Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day | STC |
| Oct 23 | Fri | Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day | HKB |
| Oct 26 | Mon | Labour Day | Public holiday | Nationwide |
| Oct 31 | Sat | Halloween | Observance | Nationwide |
| Nov 2 | Mon | Marlborough Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day | MBH |
| Nov 13 | Fri | Canterbury Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day | CAN |
| Nov 30 | Mon | Chatham Islands Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day | CIT |
| Nov 30 | Mon | Westland Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day | WTC |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day | Public holiday | Nationwide |
| Dec 26 obs. Dec 28 |
Sat | Boxing Day | Public holiday | Nationwide |
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
Long weekends in 2026
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Public holidays apply across New Zealand. Regional anniversary days are days off only in the regions shown. Observances are widely celebrated but are not public holidays — offices, banks and schools keep normal hours. Where a holiday falls on a weekend the observed (in-lieu) date is shown beneath the actual date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in 2026?
There are 11 public holidays in New Zealand in 2026. The first is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026 and the last is Boxing Day on Saturday, December 26, 2026.
Which 2026 public holidays fall on a weekend?
Anzac Day (Saturday, April 25, observed Monday, April 27); Boxing Day (Saturday, December 26, observed Monday, December 28).
Which public holidays in 2026 create a long weekend?
10 holidays land on a Monday or Friday in 2026: Easter Monday (Mon, Apr 6), Anzac Day (Mon, Apr 27), King's Birthday (Mon, Jun 1), Labour Day (Mon, Oct 26), Boxing Day (Mon, Dec 28), Day after New Year's Day (Fri, Jan 2), Waitangi Day (Fri, Feb 6), Good Friday (Fri, Apr 3), Matariki (Fri, Jul 10), Christmas Day (Fri, Dec 25). See the long weekends section for bridge-day ideas.