Anzac Day 2026 in New Zealand
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About Anzac Day 2026
Anzac Day 2026 falls on Saturday, April 25. Because that is a Saturday, the substitute day is Monday, April 27, and that is the day offices close. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, April 25.
Anzac Day, April 25, is New Zealand's national day of war remembrance and a public holiday nationwide. Shops must stay closed until 1pm, and when the date falls on a weekend the day off is Mondayised for workers who would not normally work weekends.
Anzac Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 25, 2026 | Saturday | Mon, Apr 27 |
| 2027 | April 25, 2027 | Sunday | Mon, Apr 26 |
Holidays after Anzac Day 2026
- Jun 1, 2026 King's Birthday 2026 (Monday)
- Jul 10, 2026 Matariki 2026 (Friday)
- Oct 26, 2026 Labour Day 2026 (Monday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day 2026 (Saturday)
Other holidays in April 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday | Public holiday |
| Apr 7 | Tue | Southland Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Observed
- Monday, April 27, 2026
- Date rule
- April 25 every year; the commemoration itself never moves
- Legal status
- Nationwide public holiday under the Anzac Day Act 1966
- Commemorates
- The Gallipoli landing of April 25, 1915, and all New Zealand war service since
- First observed
- 1916 as a half-day; a full public holiday from 1921
- Mondayised
- Yes. A weekend date shifts the paid day off to the Monday for employees who do not work weekends
Frequently asked questions
What day is Anzac Day in 2026?
Anzac Day 2026 is on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Because that is a Saturday, it is observed on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Is Anzac Day a day off in 2026?
Anzac Day is a public holiday across New Zealand, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Anzac Day 2026?
Anzac Day 2026 was 191 days ago, on April 25, 2026.