New Zealand Holidays 2026
Complete list of holidays and observances in New Zealand for the year 2026.
January
Thu 1
New Year's Day
Public holiday
Fri 2
Day after New Year's Day
Public holiday
February
Fri 6
Waitangi Day
Public holiday
Sat 14
Valentine's Day
Observance
April
Wed 1
April Fools
Observance
Fri 3
Good Friday
Public holiday
Sat 4
Holy Saturday
Observance
Sun 5
Easter Sunday
Observance
Mon 6
Easter Monday
Public holiday
Sat 25
ANZAC Day
Public holiday
Mon 27
Day off for ANZAC Day
Public holiday
May
Sun 10
Mother's Day
Observance
June
Mon 1
King's Birthday
Public holiday
July
Fri 10
Matariki
Public holiday
September
Sun 6
Fathers' Day
Observance
October
Mon 26
Labour Day
Public holiday
November
Thu 5
Guy Fawkes Night
Observance
December
Thu 24
Christmas Eve
Observance
Fri 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday
Sat 26
Boxing Day
Public holiday
Mon 28
Day off for Boxing Day
Public holiday
Thu 31
New Year's Eve
Observance