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New Zealand Public Holidays 2026
Official national and bank holidays — complete calendar for 2026
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Below is the complete list of official New Zealand public holidays in 2026. Dates include national holidays, bank holidays, and religious observances. Weekend shifts and observed dates are noted where applicable.
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11 total holidays in 2026
January 2026— 2 holidays
Thu
1
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Fri
2
New Year's Holiday
Friday, January 2, 2026
February 2026— 1 holiday
Fri
6
Waitangi Day
Friday, February 6, 2026
April 2026— 3 holidays
Fri
3
Good Friday
Friday, April 3, 2026
Mon
6
Easter Monday
Monday, April 6, 2026
Sat
25
Anzac Day
Saturday, April 25, 2026
June 2026— 2 holidays
Mon
1
King's Birthday
Monday, June 1, 2026
Fri
26
Matariki
Friday, June 26, 2026
October 2026— 1 holiday
Mon
26
Labour Day
Monday, October 26, 2026
December 2026— 2 holidays
Fri
25
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25, 2026
Sat
26
Boxing Day
Saturday, December 26, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
New Zealand has 11 public holidays in 2026, including 11 national holidays. The calendar covers all official national holidays observed nationally.
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