Holidays in New Zealand 2026
New Zealand observes 11 public holidays in 2026. 11 fall on a weekday and 0 land on a weekend, leaving 250 working days across the year on the national-only count.
2026 public holidays calendar
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2 | Friday | Day after New Year's Day |
| Feb 6 | Friday | Waitangi Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| Apr 27 | Monday | ANZAC Day (observed) |
| Jun 1 | Monday | King's Birthday |
| Jul 10 | Friday | Matariki |
| Oct 26 | Monday | Labour Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 28 | Monday | Boxing Day (observed) |
2026 year summary
Total days
365
Weekend days
104
Public holidays on weekdays
11
Working days
250
All 11 public holidays land on weekdays in 2026, producing the maximum working-day reduction New Zealand typically sees in a non-leap year. New Zealand observes 12 public holidays under the Holidays Act 2003. The 2014 Mondayisation amendment shifts New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day, Waitangi Day, ANZAC Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day to the next available weekday when they fall on a weekend.
Holidays not included
Provincial anniversary days (Auckland Anniversary, Wellington Anniversary, Canterbury Anniversary, Otago Anniversary, and others) are statutory public holidays in their respective regions but are not in this national-only set. Each region's day is set by Order in Council under the Holidays Act 2003. For region-specific contracts seated in Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch, add the relevant anniversary date into the calculator's Advanced options. Easter Sunday is not a public holiday under New Zealand law and is also not included.