Overview of 14 public holidays and observances in New Zealand for 2026, including 14 official public holidays. Dates are shown with the day of the week.
Public holidays in New Zealand 2025 · Public holidays in New Zealand 2027 · Calendar 2026
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| (Thursday) | New Year's Day |
| (Friday) | New Year's Day (2nd) |
| (Friday) | Waitangi Day |
| (Friday) | Good Friday |
| (Sunday) | Easter Sunday |
| (Monday) | Easter Monday |
| (Saturday) | ANZAC Day |
| (Monday) | ANZAC Day (observed) |
| (Monday) | King's Birthday |
| (Friday) | Matariki |
| (Monday) | Labour Day |
| (Friday) | Christmas Day |
| (Saturday) | Boxing Day |
| (Monday) | Boxing Day (observed) |