Public Holidays in New Zealand — 2026
23 public holidays
January
Thu
1
New Year's Day
National
Fri
2
Day after New Year's Day
National
Mon
19
Wellington Anniversary Day
National
Mon
26
Auckland Anniversary Day
Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
National
February
Mon
2
Nelson Anniversary Day
National
Fri
6
Waitangi Day
National
March
Mon
9
Taranaki Anniversary Day
National
Mon
23
Otago Anniversary Day
National
April
Fri
3
Good Friday
National
Mon
6
Easter Monday
National
Tue
7
Southland Anniversary Day
National
Mon
27
Anzac Day
National
June
Mon
1
King's Birthday
National
July
Fri
10
Matariki
National
September
Mon
28
Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day
Dominion Day
National
October
Fri
23
Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
National
Mon
26
Labour Day
National
November
Mon
2
Marlborough Anniversary Day
National
Fri
13
Canterbury Anniversary Day
Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
National
Mon
30
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
National
Mon
30
Westland Anniversary Day
National
December
Fri
25
Christmas Day
National
Mon
28
Boxing Day
National
Source: Nager.Date Public Holiday API
⚠ Holiday dates are for reference only and may change. Always verify with official government sources.