Father's Day 2026 in New Zealand
Father's Day 2026 in New Zealand is on
Sunday, September 6, 2026
57 days ago
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About Father's Day 2026
Father's Day 2026 falls on Sunday, September 6. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
Father's Day in New Zealand falls on the first Sunday in September, three months later than the American date. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so nothing closes and no one gets a paid day off.
Father's Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 6, 2026 | Sunday | — |
| 2027 | September 5, 2027 | Sunday | — |
Holidays after Father's Day 2026
- Oct 26, 2026 Labour Day 2026 (Monday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- 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)
Other holidays in September 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28 | Mon | South Canterbury Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Sunday, September 6, 2026
- Date rule
- First Sunday in September
- Legal status
- Observance; not a public holiday
- US date
- Third Sunday in June, three months earlier
- Shared with
- Australia, Fiji and Papua New Guinea
- Origin
- First observed in Spokane, Washington, in 1910
Frequently asked questions
What day is Father's Day in 2026?
Father's Day 2026 is on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Is Father's Day a day off in 2026?
Father's Day is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until Father's Day 2026?
Father's Day 2026 was 57 days ago, on September 6, 2026.