Christmas Day 2026 in New Zealand
There are 53 days until Christmas Day 2026 in New Zealand — Friday, December 25, 2026.
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About Christmas Day 2026
Christmas Day 2026 falls on Friday, December 25. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, December 27.
Christmas Day, December 25, is a nationwide public holiday in New Zealand and one of only three and a half days a year when shops are legally required to close. It falls in midsummer there, so the day is built around beaches, barbecues and backyard cricket.
Christmas Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 25, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Mon, Dec 27 |
Holidays after Christmas Day 2026
- Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Jan 2, 2027 Day after New Year's Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Feb 6, 2027 Waitangi Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday 2027 (Friday)
Other holidays in December 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26 | Sat | Boxing Day | Public holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Friday, December 25, 2026
- Date rule
- December 25 every year
- Legal status
- Public holiday nationwide (Holidays Act 2003)
- Observed rule
- Mondayised: a Saturday Christmas moves to Monday, a Sunday Christmas to Tuesday
- Shop trading
- Restricted trading day; most shops must close by law
- Season
- Midsummer, at the start of the school holidays
Frequently asked questions
What day is Christmas Day in 2026?
Christmas Day 2026 is on Friday, December 25, 2026.
Is Christmas Day a day off in 2026?
Christmas Day is a public holiday across New Zealand, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Christmas Day 2026?
There are 53 days until Christmas Day 2026 (December 25, 2026) as of today.