Easter Monday 2026 in New Zealand
Easter Monday 2026 in New Zealand is on
Monday, April 6, 2026
210 days ago
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About Easter Monday 2026
Easter Monday 2026 falls on Monday, April 6. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, April 4.
Easter Monday, the day after Easter Sunday, is a nationwide public holiday in New Zealand. Paired with Good Friday it creates a four-day autumn weekend, one of the busiest domestic travel periods of the year. It is not a US federal holiday.
Easter Monday in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 6, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | March 29, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Easter Monday 2026
- Apr 25, 2026 Anzac Day 2026 (Saturday)
- 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)
Other holidays in April 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 7 | Tue | Southland Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
| Apr 25 | Sat | Anzac Day | Public holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, April 6, 2026
- Date rule
- The Monday after Easter Sunday; falls between March 23 and April 26
- Legal status
- Public holiday nationwide (Holidays Act 2003)
- Shop trading
- Not a restricted trading day; shops open normally
- Season
- Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
- Pay for working
- At least time and a half, plus an alternative holiday if it was a working day
Frequently asked questions
What day is Easter Monday in 2026?
Easter Monday 2026 is on Monday, April 6, 2026.
Is Easter Monday a day off in 2026?
Easter Monday is a public holiday across New Zealand, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Easter Monday 2026?
Easter Monday 2026 was 210 days ago, on April 6, 2026.