Good Friday 2026 in New Zealand
Good Friday 2026 in New Zealand is on
Friday, April 3, 2026
213 days ago
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About Good Friday 2026
Good Friday 2026 falls on Friday, April 3. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, April 5.
Good Friday, the Friday before Easter, is a nationwide public holiday in New Zealand and one of the country's restricted trading days, when most shops are legally required to stay closed. It is not a public holiday in the United States.
Good Friday in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 3, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | March 26, 2027 | Friday | — |
Holidays after Good Friday 2026
- Apr 6, 2026 Easter Monday 2026 (Monday)
- 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)
Other holidays in April 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday | Public holiday |
| Apr 7 | Tue | Southland Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
| Apr 25 | Sat | Anzac Day | Public holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Friday, April 3, 2026
- Date rule
- The Friday before Easter Sunday; falls between March 20 and April 23
- Legal status
- Public holiday nationwide (Holidays Act 2003)
- Shop trading
- Restricted trading day; most shops must close by law
- 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 Good Friday in 2026?
Good Friday 2026 is on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Is Good Friday a day off in 2026?
Good Friday is a public holiday across New Zealand, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Good Friday 2026?
Good Friday 2026 was 213 days ago, on April 3, 2026.