King's Birthday 2026 in New Zealand
King's Birthday 2026 in New Zealand is on
Monday, June 1, 2026
154 days ago
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About King's Birthday 2026
King's Birthday 2026 falls on Monday, June 1. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, May 30.
King's Birthday is a nationwide public holiday in New Zealand held on the first Monday in June. It marks the sovereign's official birthday rather than the actual one, and it delivers the country's first long weekend of winter.
King's Birthday in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | June 1, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | June 7, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after King's Birthday 2026
- Jul 10, 2026 Matariki 2026 (Friday)
- 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)
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, June 1, 2026
- Date rule
- First Monday in June
- Legal status
- Public holiday nationwide (Holidays Act 2003)
- Also called
- Sovereign's Birthday; known as Queen's Birthday until 2022
- Date set by
- Sovereign's Birthday Observance Act 1937
- Shop trading
- Not a restricted trading day; shops open normally
Frequently asked questions
What day is King's Birthday in 2026?
King's Birthday 2026 is on Monday, June 1, 2026.
Is King's Birthday a day off in 2026?
King's Birthday is a public holiday across New Zealand, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until King's Birthday 2026?
King's Birthday 2026 was 154 days ago, on June 1, 2026.