New Zealand Public Holidays 2026
New Zealand has 13 public holiday dates in 2026.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Fri 2 Jan | Day after New Year's Day |
| Fri 6 Feb | Waitangi Day |
| Fri 3 Apr | Good Friday |
| Mon 6 Apr | Easter Monday |
| Sat 25 Apr | Anzac Day |
| Mon 27 Apr | Anzac Day (observed) |
| Mon 1 Jun | King's Birthday |
| Fri 10 Jul | Matariki |
| Mon 26 Oct | Labour Day |
| Fri 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| Sat 26 Dec | Boxing Day |
| Mon 28 Dec | Boxing Day (observed) |
2026 holiday calendar — New Zealand
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Weekend
Tap a coloured date to see the holiday.
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Long weekends and best days to take off in New Zealand in 2026
Best use of leave in 2026: take Mon 29 – Wed 31 Dec off around New Year's Day for 9 days off in a row (Sat 27 Dec – Sun 4 Jan).
✈️ 3 days or more off? How about a trip? Ideas are in the last column — tap one for where to stay.
| Break | Dates | Take leave on | Holiday | Trip idea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days leave → 9 days off best value | Sat 27 Dec – Sun 4 Jan | Mon 29 – Wed 31 Dec | New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day |  Seoul |
| 4 days off | Thu 1 – Sun 4 Jan | No leave needed | New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Fri 6 – Sun 8 Feb | No leave needed | Waitangi Day | Seoul |
| 4 days leave → 10 days off | Sat 28 Mar – Mon 6 Apr | Mon 30 Mar – Thu 2 Apr | Good Friday, Easter Monday | Seoul |
| 4 days off | Fri 3 – Mon 6 Apr | No leave needed | Good Friday, Easter Monday | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Sat 25 – Mon 27 Apr | No leave needed | Anzac Day, Anzac Day (observed) | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Sat 30 May – Mon 1 Jun | No leave needed | King's Birthday | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Fri 10 – Sun 12 Jul | No leave needed | Matariki | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Sat 24 – Mon 26 Oct | No leave needed | Labour Day | Seoul |
| 4 days leave → 10 days off | Sat 19 – Mon 28 Dec | Mon 21 – Thu 24 Dec | Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Boxing Day (observed) | Seoul |
| 4 days off | Fri 25 – Mon 28 Dec | No leave needed | Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Boxing Day (observed) | Seoul |
Calculated from the national holidays above with a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Company rules, shift work and regional holidays can change the result.
New Zealand holidays in 2026 at a glance
New Zealand has 13 public holiday dates in 2026, from Thu 1 Jan to Mon 28 Dec. 2 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, so the substitute rules matter.
Compare with New Zealand public holidays 2027, which are checked against the official list, or browse all countries for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2026?
- 13 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2026 dates official?
- Yes, they follow the published list for that year.
- Are regional holidays included?
- No. Only holidays that apply nationwide are listed.
Sources: Employment New Zealand – Public holidays and anniversary dates · python-holidays – open holiday rules