List of National Holidays in New Zealand 2026
11
public holidays
10
during weekdays
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Waitangi Day
Friday, February 6, 2026
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List of National Holidays in New Zealand 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| January 2, 2026 | Day after New Year's Day | Friday |
| February 6, 2026 | Waitangi Day | Friday |
| April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Friday |
| April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Monday |
| April 27, 2026 | ANZAC Day (Mondayisation) | Monday |
| June 1, 2026 | King's Birthday | Monday |
| July 11, 2026 | Matariki | Saturday |
| October 26, 2026 | Labour Day | Monday |
| December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Friday |
| December 28, 2026 | Boxing Day (Mondayisation) | Monday |
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Day after New Year's Day
January 2, 2026
Waitangi Day
February 6, 2026
Good Friday
April 3, 2026
Easter Monday
April 6, 2026
ANZAC Day (Mondayisation)
April 27, 2026
King's Birthday
June 1, 2026
Matariki
July 11, 2026
Labour Day
October 26, 2026
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Boxing Day (Mondayisation)
December 28, 2026
2026 Calendar
Plan your time off with this 2026 calendar showing all public holidays in New Zealand. View holidays at a glance and find the best opportunities to extend your vacation.
January
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September
October
November
December
Vacation Ideas
Maximize your time off by strategically using these holidays to create extended vacations.
February 2026
1 vacation idea
April 2026
3 vacation ideas
June 2026
1 vacation idea
October 2026
1 vacation idea
December 2026
2 vacation ideas
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Frequently Asked Questions
New Zealand has 11 national holidays in 2026. Of these, 10 fall on weekdays and 1 fall on weekends.