Day after New Year's Day 2026 in New Zealand
Day after New Year's Day 2026 in New Zealand is on
Friday, January 2, 2026
304 days ago
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About Day after New Year's Day 2026
Day after New Year's Day 2026 falls on Friday, January 2. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, January 4.
January 2, known officially as the Day after New Year's Day, is a nationwide public holiday in New Zealand. It gives the country a two-day New Year break and is one of the few places outside Scotland where the second of January is an official day off.
Day after New Year's Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | January 2, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | January 2, 2027 | Saturday | Mon, Jan 4 |
Holidays after Day after New Year's Day 2026
- Feb 6, 2026 Waitangi Day 2026 (Friday)
- Apr 3, 2026 Good Friday 2026 (Friday)
- Apr 6, 2026 Easter Monday 2026 (Monday)
- Apr 25, 2026 Anzac Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jun 1, 2026 King's Birthday 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in January 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day | Public holiday |
| Jan 19 | Mon | Wellington Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
| Jan 26 | Mon | Auckland Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Friday, January 2, 2026
- Date rule
- January 2 every year
- Legal status
- Public holiday nationwide (Holidays Act 2003)
- Observed rule
- Mondayised: shifts to the next working day after the one New Year's Day takes
- Also called
- 2 January
- Shop trading
- Not a restricted trading day; stores may open normally
Frequently asked questions
What day is Day after New Year's Day in 2026?
Day after New Year's Day 2026 is on Friday, January 2, 2026.
Is Day after New Year's Day a day off in 2026?
Day after New Year's Day is a public holiday across New Zealand, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Day after New Year's Day 2026?
Day after New Year's Day 2026 was 304 days ago, on January 2, 2026.