🇳🇿New Zealand 2026 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for New Zealand in 2026, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 14 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 2026-01-01 | 271 days ago | Public Holidays |
Day after New Year's Day | 2026-01-02 | 270 days ago | Public Holidays |
Waitangi Day | 2026-02-06 | 235 days ago | Public Holidays |
Good Friday | 2026-04-03 | 179 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2026-04-05 | 177 days ago | Memorial Days |
Easter Monday | 2026-04-06 | 176 days ago | Public Holidays |
ANZAC Day | 2026-04-25 | 157 days ago | Public Holidays |
ANZAC Day (substitute day) | 2026-04-27 | 155 days ago | Public Holidays |
King's Birthday | 2026-06-01 | 120 days ago | Public Holidays |
Matariki | 2026-07-10 | 81 days ago | Public Holidays |
Labour Day | 2026-10-26 | 27 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day | 2026-12-25 | 87 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2026-12-26 | 88 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day (substitute day) | 2026-12-28 | 90 days remaining | Public Holidays |
New Zealand 2026 Holiday Planning Highlights
New Zealand has 13 public holidays in 2026. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
13
Public holidays
8
Long weekends
0
Bridge days
2
Weekend holidays
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 8 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- New Year's Day: 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04, 4 consecutive days
- Waitangi Day: 2026-02-06 to 2026-02-08, 3 consecutive days
- Good Friday: 2026-04-03 to 2026-04-06, 4 consecutive days
- ANZAC Day: 2026-04-25 to 2026-04-27, 3 consecutive days
- King's Birthday: 2026-05-30 to 2026-06-01, 3 consecutive days
- Matariki: 2026-07-10 to 2026-07-12, 3 consecutive days
In 2026, 2 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether New Zealand provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
4 is the busiest holiday month, with 4 public holidays.