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