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Public Holidays in New Zealand 2026
Official public and bank holidays
29
Total
15
Past
14
Upcoming
| Date | Holiday | When |
|---|---|---|
|
JAN
1
Thursday
|
New Year's Day
Public
|
160 days ago
|
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JAN
2
Friday
|
Day after New Year's Day
Public
|
159 days ago
|
|
JAN
19
Monday
|
142 days ago
|
|
|
JAN
26
Monday
|
135 days ago
|
|
|
FEB
2
Monday
|
128 days ago
|
|
|
FEB
6
Friday
|
Waitangi Day
Public
|
124 days ago
|
|
MAR
9
Monday
|
93 days ago
|
|
|
MAR
23
Monday
|
79 days ago
|
|
|
APR
3
Friday
|
Good Friday
Public
|
68 days ago
|
|
APR
6
Monday
|
Easter Monday
Public
|
65 days ago
|
|
APR
7
Tuesday
|
64 days ago
|
|
|
APR
25
Saturday
|
Anzac Day
Public
|
46 days ago
|
|
APR
27
Monday
|
Anzac Day
Public
|
44 days ago
|
|
APR
27
Monday
|
Anzac Day (observed)
Public
|
44 days ago
|
|
JUN
1
Monday
|
King's Birthday
Public
|
9 days ago
|
| Upcoming | ||
|
JUL
10
Friday
|
Matariki
Public
|
in 30 days
|
|
SEP
28
Monday
|
in 110 days
|
|
|
SEP
28
Monday
|
in 110 days
|
|
|
OCT
23
Friday
|
in 135 days
|
|
|
OCT
26
Monday
|
Labour Day
Public
|
in 138 days
|
|
NOV
2
Monday
|
in 145 days
|
|
|
NOV
13
Friday
|
in 156 days
|
|
|
NOV
30
Monday
|
in 173 days
|
|
|
NOV
30
Monday
|
in 173 days
|
|
|
NOV
30
Monday
|
in 173 days
|
|
|
DEC
25
Friday
|
Christmas Day
Public
|
in 198 days
|
|
DEC
26
Saturday
|
Boxing Day
Public
|
in 199 days
|
|
DEC
28
Monday
|
Boxing Day
Public
|
in 201 days
|
|
DEC
28
Monday
|
Boxing Day (observed)
Public
|
in 201 days
|
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2026?
New Zealand has 29 official public holidays in 2026.
What is the next public holiday in New Zealand?
The next public holiday in New Zealand is Matariki on July 10, 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.
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