2026 Holidays🇳🇿 New Zealand
Complete list of 23 public holidays in New Zealand for 2026. 365 days total, 53 weeks.
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January 2026
New Year's Day
Thu, Jan 1
Public
Day after New Year's Day
Fri, Jan 2
Public
Wellington Anniversary Day
Mon, Jan 19
Public
Auckland Anniversary Day
Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Mon, Jan 26
Public
February 2026
Nelson Anniversary Day
Mon, Feb 2
Public
Waitangi Day
Fri, Feb 6
Public
March 2026
Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mon, Mar 9
Public
Otago Anniversary Day
Mon, Mar 23
Public
April 2026
Good Friday
Fri, Apr 3
Public
Easter Monday
Mon, Apr 6
Public
Southland Anniversary Day
Tue, Apr 7
Public
Anzac Day
Mon, Apr 27
Public
June 2026
King's Birthday
Mon, Jun 1
Public
July 2026
Matariki
Fri, Jul 10
Public
September 2026
Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day
Dominion Day
Mon, Sep 28
Public
October 2026
Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Fri, Oct 23
Public
Labour Day
Mon, Oct 26
Public
November 2026
Marlborough Anniversary Day
Mon, Nov 2
Public
Canterbury Anniversary Day
Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Fri, Nov 13
Public
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Mon, Nov 30
Public
Westland Anniversary Day
Mon, Nov 30
Public
December 2026
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25
Public
Boxing Day
Mon, Dec 28
Public
2026 Seasons
Spring
Spring Equinox
Mar 20
Summer
Summer Solstice
Jun 21
Fall
Fall Equinox
Sep 22
Winter
Winter Solstice
Dec 21
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays are in 2026 for New Zealand?
New Zealand has 23 public holidays in 2026. These include federal holidays, regional holidays, and observances.
When is the first holiday in 2026?
The first holiday in 2026 is New Year's Day on January 1.
Are these holidays accurate for 2026?
Yes, our holiday data comes from official government sources via the Nager.Date API and is updated regularly to ensure accuracy.
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