New Zealand Public Holidays 2026
Public holidays
Mondayisation applies when Waitangi Day or Anzac Day falls on a weekend. Matariki dates are set by the official published list (always a Friday). Regional anniversary days are not included.
Next public holiday in New Zealand
New Zealand 2026
11 holidays · 8 long weekends
January
Thu1New Year's DayJanuary 1- Fri2Day after New Year's DayJanuary 2· Long weekend
February
Fri6Waitangi DayFebruary 6· Long weekendApril
Fri3Good FridayFriday before Easter Sunday· Long weekend- Mon6Easter MondayMonday after Easter Sunday· Long weekend
- Sat25Anzac DayApril 25
June
Mon1King's BirthdayFirst Monday in June· Long weekendJuly
Fri10MatarikiPublished Māori New Year date (always a Friday)· Long weekendOctober
Mon26Labour DayFourth Monday in October· Long weekendDecember
Fri25Christmas DayDecember 25· Long weekend- Sat26Boxing DayDecember 26
New Zealand holidays in 2026
In 2026, New Zealand has 11 11 national public holidays. The year starts with New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1 and ends with Boxing Day on Saturday, December 26. 8 of the holidays give a long weekend, including Day after New Year's Day, Waitangi Day, Good Friday.
2 holidays fall on a weekend: Anzac Day on Saturday, April 25, Boxing Day on Saturday, December 26.
Mondayisation applies when Waitangi Day or Anzac Day falls on a weekend. Matariki dates are set by the official published list (always a Friday). Regional anniversary days are not included.
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Questions
How many public holidays are there in New Zealand in 2026?+
There are 11 11 national public holidays in 2026. 8 of them give you a day off on a Monday or a Friday, so they make a long weekend.
When is the first and the last public holiday in 2026?+
The first is New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1. The last is Boxing Day on Saturday, December 26.
Which New Zealand holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?+
Anzac Day (Saturday, April 25); Boxing Day (Saturday, December 26).
Are regional holidays in New Zealand included?+
Mondayisation applies when Waitangi Day or Anzac Day falls on a weekend. Matariki dates are set by the official published list (always a Friday). Regional anniversary days are not included.
How do I add New Zealand holidays to my calendar?+
Press the Add to calendar button on this page to download an .ics file with all 11 holidays for 2026. It opens in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook.