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Is today a public holiday in New Zealand?

No
Today is a normal Sunday in New Zealand. The next public holiday is Labour Day on Monday 26 October 2026, in 8 days.
Sunday 18 October 2026, Pacific/Auckland time
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Is tomorrow a public holiday in New Zealand?

No. Tomorrow, Monday 19 October 2026, is not a public holiday in New Zealand.

Next public holiday in New Zealand

Labour Day on Monday 26 October 2026, in 8 days. The last one was Matariki on 10 July 2026.

Upcoming public holidays in New Zealand

HolidayDateWhen
Labour DayMonday 26 October 2026in 8 days
Christmas DayFriday 25 December 2026in 68 days
Boxing DaySaturday 26 December 2026in 69 days
Boxing Day (substitute day)substituteMonday 28 December 2026in 71 days
New Year's DayFriday 1 January 2027in 75 days
Day after New Year's DaySaturday 2 January 2027in 76 days

Public holidays in New Zealand in 2026

New Zealand has 13 public holidays in 2026. 2 fall on a weekend. 4 are still ahead.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
2 January 2026FridayDay after New Year's Day
6 February 2026FridayWaitangi Day
3 April 2026FridayGood Friday
6 April 2026MondayEaster Monday
25 April 2026SaturdayweekendANZAC Day
27 April 2026MondayANZAC Day (substitute day)substitute
1 June 2026MondayKing's Birthday
10 July 2026FridayMatariki
26 October 2026MondayLabour Day
25 December 2026FridayChristmas Day
26 December 2026SaturdayweekendBoxing Day
28 December 2026MondayBoxing Day (substitute day)substitute

Long weekends in New Zealand in 2026

These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.

Labour Day: Mon 26 OctoberChristmas Day: Fri 25 DecemberBoxing Day (substitute day): Mon 28 December

Public holidays in New Zealand in 2027

New Zealand has 16 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.

Questions people ask about holidays in New Zealand

Is today a public holiday in New Zealand?

No. Today, Sunday 18 October 2026, is a normal Sunday in New Zealand, not a public holiday.

Is tomorrow a public holiday in New Zealand?

No. Tomorrow, Monday 19 October 2026, is not a public holiday in New Zealand.

What is the next public holiday in New Zealand?

The next public holiday in New Zealand is Labour Day on Monday 26 October 2026, in 8 days.

How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2026?

New Zealand has 13 public holidays in 2026. 2 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 4 are still to come this year.

Does New Zealand move a holiday that falls on a weekend?

Yes, at least in some cases. Substitute days off are listed above and marked "substitute".

Which years are covered?

2025 to 2028. Years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028.

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