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New Zealand · 2026
New Zealand public holidays 2026
Official public holidays in New Zealand for 2026, with weekdays, countdowns and the long weekends you can build around them.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | |
| 2 Jan 2026 | Friday | Day after New Year's Day | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Monday | Wellington Anniversary Day regional | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Monday | Auckland Anniversary Day regional | |
| 2 Feb 2026 | Monday | Nelson Anniversary Day regional | |
| 6 Feb 2026 | Friday | Waitangi Day | |
| 9 Mar 2026 | Monday | Taranaki Anniversary Day regional | |
| 23 Mar 2026 | Monday | Otago Anniversary Day regional | |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Southland Anniversary Day regional | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Monday | Anzac Day | |
| 1 Jun 2026 | Monday | King's Birthday | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | Friday | Matariki | |
| 28 Sep 2026 | Monday | Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day regional | |
| 23 Oct 2026 | Friday | Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day regional | |
| 26 Oct 2026 | Monday | Labour Day | |
| 2 Nov 2026 | Monday | Marlborough Anniversary Day regional | |
| 13 Nov 2026 | Friday | Canterbury Anniversary Day regional | |
| 30 Nov 2026 | Monday | Chatham Islands Anniversary Day regional | |
| 30 Nov 2026 | Monday | Westland Anniversary Day regional | |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | |
| 28 Dec 2026 | Monday | Boxing Day |
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Public holidays highlighted, weekends shaded.
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Public holidayWeekend
Long weekends and bridge days in 2026
5days off
Waitangi Day
6–8 Feb 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
6days off
New Year's Day
1–4 Jan 2026
4 days · no leave1 PTO → 5 days2 PTO → 6 days
6days off
Labour Day
23–26 Oct 2026
4 days · no leave1 PTO → 5 days2 PTO → 6 days
6days off
Christmas Day
25–28 Dec 2026
4 days · no leave1 PTO → 5 days2 PTO → 6 days
5days off
Anzac Day
25–27 Apr 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
King's Birthday
30 May – 1 Jun 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Matariki
10–12 Jul 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
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FAQ
- Does New Zealand have holidays on weekends in 2026?
- Some holidays fall on weekends; where a country has a substitute day, it is included as a separate entry.
- How do I use these dates to plan leave in 2026?
- Open the long weekend page, pick a run, and see how many days of leave connect it to the next weekend.