Holidays

New Zealand

New Zealand public holidays — 2026

Official public holidays in New Zealand for 2026, from government sources.

No — today is not a public holiday in New Zealand

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DateHolidayNotes
Thursday 1 January 2026New Year's Day
Friday 2 January 2026Day after New Year's Day
Friday 6 February 2026Waitangi Day
Friday 3 April 2026Good Friday
Monday 6 April 2026Easter Monday
Monday 27 April 2026Anzac DayActual date 2026-04-25 Actual date 25 Apr 2026.
Monday 1 June 2026King's Birthday
Friday 10 July 2026Matariki
Monday 26 October 2026Labour Day
Friday 25 December 2026Christmas Day
Monday 28 December 2026Boxing DayActual date 2026-12-26 Actual date 26 Dec 2026.

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