New Zealand Public Holidays 2026
Dates for New Zealand national public holidays and regional anniversary days.
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| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
| Day after New Year's Day | Friday, January 2, 2026 |
| Waitangi Day | Friday, February 6, 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 3, 2026 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 6, 2026 |
| ANZAC Day | Saturday, April 25, 2026 |
| King's Birthday | Monday, June 1, 2026 |
| 1st Monday in June | |
| Matariki | Friday, July 10, 2026 |
| Labour Day | Monday, October 26, 2026 |
| 4th Monday in October | |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25, 2026 |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, December 26, 2026 |
Regional Anniversary Days
These are only celebrated within each region, not nationwide
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Auckland, Northland and Waitkato | Monday, January 26, 2026 |
| Taranaki | Monday, March 9, 2026 |
| Hawke's Bay | Friday, October 23, 2026 |
| Wellington | Monday, January 19, 2026 |
| Marlborough | Monday, November 2, 2026 |
| Nelson | Monday, February 2, 2026 |
| Canterbury | Friday, November 13, 2026 |
| Canterbury (South) | Monday, September 28, 2026 |
| Westland | Monday, November 30, 2026 |
| Otago | Monday, March 23, 2026 |
| Southland | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 |
| Chatham Islands | Monday, November 30, 2026 |
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