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Public Holidays in New Zealand (2026)
13 public holidays in New Zealand for 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public holiday |
| Jan 2 | Friday | Day after New Year's Day | Public holiday |
| Feb 6 | Friday | Waitangi Day | Public holiday |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public holiday |
| Apr 25 | Saturday | ANZAC Day | Public holiday |
| Apr 27 | Monday | ANZAC Day (substitute day) | Public holiday |
| Jun 1 | Monday | King's Birthday | Public holiday |
| Jul 10 | Friday | Matariki | Public holiday |
| Oct 26 | Monday | Labour Day | Public holiday |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public holiday |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public holiday |
| Dec 28 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day) | Public holiday |
About public holidays in New Zealand
This page lists the public holidays observed in New Zealand during 2026, including the date and day of the week for each. Dates for some holidays vary from year to year — use the year selector above to view another year.
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