New Zealand Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2 | Day after New Year's Day |
| Jan 19 | Wellington Anniversary Day |
| Jan 26 | Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day(Auckland Anniversary Day) |
| Feb 2 | Nelson Anniversary Day |
| Feb 6 | Waitangi Day |
| Mar 9 | Taranaki Anniversary Day |
| Mar 23 | Otago Anniversary Day |
| Apr 3 | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Easter Monday |
| Apr 7 | Southland Anniversary Day |
| Apr 27 | Anzac Day |
| Jun 1 | King's Birthday |
| Jul 10 | Matariki |
| Sep 28 | Dominion Day(Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day) |
| Oct 23 | Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day |
| Oct 26 | Labour Day |
| Nov 2 | Marlborough Anniversary Day |
| Nov 13 | Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day(Canterbury Anniversary Day) |
| Nov 30 | Chatham Islands Anniversary Day |
| Nov 30 | Westland Anniversary Day |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 28 | Boxing Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the next public holiday in New Zealand?
- The next public holiday in New Zealand is Dominion Day on September 28, 2026.
- How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2026?
- New Zealand has 23 public holidays in 2026.