New Zealand · 2026

Public holidays in New Zealand 2026

35
days until Labour Day

11 national public holidays · 9 fall on a weekday

Updated on September 20, 2026

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All 2026 public holidays

8 holidays have already passed this year
  1. 1 janThuNew Year's Day
  2. 2 janFriDay after New Year's Day
  3. 6 febFriWaitangi Day
  4. 3 aprFriGood Friday
  5. 6 aprMonEaster Monday
  6. 25 aprSatAnzac Day
  7. 1 junMonKing's Birthday
  8. 10 julFriMatariki
  1. 26 octMonLabour Day35 days
  2. 25 decFriChristmas Day95 days
  3. 26 decSatBoxing Day96 days

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Long weekends in 2026

How many days off each holiday gives you, and how many vacation days it takes to stretch it.

Labour Day October 26 3 days off

Falls on Monday: 3 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

Christmas Day / Boxing Day December 25 – December 26 3 days off

Falls on Friday: 3 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

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Frequently asked questions

How many national public holidays does New Zealand have in 2026?
New Zealand has 11 national public holidays in 2026. These apply across the whole country; local holidays for a district or municipality are not included.
Which is the next public holiday in New Zealand?
The next one is Labour Day, on October 26 (Monday). 35 days to go.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
2 of the 11 fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Anzac Day (April 25), Boxing Day (December 26).
Are public holidays paid in New Zealand?
National public holidays are generally paid days off, and working on one usually entitles you to a premium. The details and the rate depend on New Zealand law and on your contract: check your country labour authority.
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Does this list include regional holidays?
No. Only NATIONAL holidays are listed, the ones that apply across New Zealand. Local patron saint days and district or municipal holidays are deliberately excluded: mixing them would produce a list that applies to no one in particular, because someone in one town does not get another town local holiday off.
This list covers only the NATIONAL public holidays of New Zealand, the ones that apply countrywide. It does not include local patron saint days or district holidays: for those, check the labour authority of New Zealand or your local government.

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