New Zealand public holidays 2026
Official non-working public holidays in New Zealand, 2026.
New Zealand, 2026
13 public holidays
| Date | Holiday | Weekday | When | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday | 246 days ago | Public holiday |
| 2 January | Day after New Year's Day | Friday | 245 days ago | Public holiday |
| 6 February | Waitangi Day | Friday | 210 days ago | Public holiday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday | 154 days ago | Public holiday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday | 151 days ago | Public holiday |
| 25 April | Anzac Day | Saturday | 132 days ago | Public holiday |
| 27 April | Anzac Day (observed) | Monday | 130 days ago | Observed day off |
| 1 June | King's Birthday | Monday | 95 days ago | Public holiday |
| 10 July | Matariki | Friday | 56 days ago | Public holiday |
| 26 October | Labour Day | Monday | in 52 days | Public holiday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday | in 112 days | Public holiday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Saturday | in 113 days | Public holiday |
| 28 December | Boxing Day (observed) | Monday | in 115 days | Observed day off |
Working days in 2026
- Working days in 2026: 250
- Free days in 2026: 115
- Public holidays in 2026: 13
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