Valentine's Day 2026 in New Zealand
Valentine's Day 2026 in New Zealand is on
Saturday, February 14, 2026
261 days ago
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About Valentine's Day 2026
Valentine's Day 2026 falls on Saturday, February 14. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
Valentine's Day is observed in New Zealand on February 14, the same date as in the United States, but it is not a public holiday. Nothing closes, and it falls in the middle of the New Zealand summer.
Valentine's Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 14, 2026 | Saturday | — |
| 2027 | February 14, 2027 | Sunday | — |
Holidays after Valentine's Day 2026
- 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)
- Jul 10, 2026 Matariki 2026 (Friday)
Other holidays in February 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2 | Mon | Nelson Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
| Feb 6 | Fri | Waitangi Day | Public holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Date rule
- February 14
- Legal status
- Observance; not a public holiday under the Holidays Act 2003
- Who gets the day off
- No one; offices, banks, schools and shops all keep normal hours
- Named for
- Saint Valentine, a name attached to early Christian martyrs of third-century Rome
- Romantic association
- Traced to Geoffrey Chaucer's Parliament of Fowls, written around 1382
Frequently asked questions
What day is Valentine's Day in 2026?
Valentine's Day 2026 is on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Is Valentine's Day a day off in 2026?
Valentine'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 Valentine's Day 2026?
Valentine's Day 2026 was 261 days ago, on February 14, 2026.