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Public holidays in New Zealand in 2026

New Zealand has 13 public holidays in 2026. 2 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. April has the most with 4.

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2026 public holiday dates in New Zealand

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

Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.

Day after New Year's Day: Fri 2 JanuaryWaitangi Day: Fri 6 FebruaryGood Friday: Fri 3 AprilEaster Monday: Mon 6 AprilANZAC Day (substitute day): Mon 27 AprilKing's Birthday: Mon 1 JuneMatariki: Fri 10 JulyLabour Day: Mon 26 OctoberChristmas Day: Fri 25 DecemberBoxing Day (substitute day): Mon 28 December

Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026

ANZAC Day: Saturday 25 April 2026Boxing Day: Saturday 26 December 2026

Other years

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Public holidays in New Zealand 2026: full list of 13 dates | Is It a Holiday Today