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Public Holidays in New Zealand 2026
Official public and bank holidays
23 holidays
| Date | Holiday | When |
|---|---|---|
| January 01 Thursday | New Year's Day | 82 days ago |
| January 02 Friday | Day after New Year's Day | 81 days ago |
| January 19 Monday | Wellington Anniversary Day | 64 days ago |
| January 26 Monday | Auckland Anniversary Day Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day | 57 days ago |
| February 02 Monday | Nelson Anniversary Day | 50 days ago |
| February 06 Friday | Waitangi Day | 46 days ago |
| March 09 Monday | Taranaki Anniversary Day | 15 days ago |
| March 23 Monday | Otago Anniversary Day | 1 days ago |
| April 03 Friday | Good Friday | in 10 days |
| April 06 Monday | Easter Monday | in 13 days |
| April 07 Tuesday | Southland Anniversary Day | in 14 days |
| April 27 Monday | Anzac Day | in 34 days |
| June 01 Monday | King's Birthday | in 69 days |
| July 10 Friday | Matariki | in 108 days |
| September 28 Monday | Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day Dominion Day | in 188 days |
| October 23 Friday | Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day | in 213 days |
| October 26 Monday | Labour Day | in 216 days |
| November 02 Monday | Marlborough Anniversary Day | in 223 days |
| November 13 Friday | Canterbury Anniversary Day Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day | in 234 days |
| November 30 Monday | Chatham Islands Anniversary Day | in 251 days |
| November 30 Monday | Westland Anniversary Day | in 251 days |
| December 25 Friday | Christmas Day | in 276 days |
| December 28 Monday | Boxing Day | in 279 days |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2026?
New Zealand has 23 official public holidays in 2026.
What is the next public holiday in New Zealand?
The next public holiday in New Zealand is Good Friday on April 03, 2026 (Friday).
Do public holidays in New Zealand fall on weekends?
Some holidays may fall on weekends. Check the day column in the table above to see which day each holiday falls on in 2026.