Holidays in New Zealand in 2026

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in New Zealand in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting New Zealand.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day New Zealand
January 1 2026, Thursday
National
Day after New Year's Day New Zealand
January 2 2026, Friday
National
Wellington Anniversary Day New Zealand - Wellington, Manawatu-Whanganui
January 19 2026, Monday
Local holiday
Northland Anniversary Day New Zealand - Northland
January 26 2026, Monday
Local holiday
Auckland Anniversary Day New Zealand - Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Manawatu-Whanganui, Hawke's Bay
January 26 2026, Monday
Local holiday
Nelson Anniversary Day New Zealand - Nelson, Tasman, West Coast, Canterbury
February 2 2026, Monday
Local holiday
Waitangi Day New Zealand
February 6 2026, Friday
National
Valentine's Day New Zealand
February 14 2026, Saturday
Observance
Taranaki Anniversary Day New Zealand - Taranaki
March 9 2026, Monday
Local holiday
March Equinox New Zealand
March 21 2026, Saturday
Seasonal
Otago Anniversary Day New Zealand - Otago
March 23 2026, Monday
Local holiday
April Fools New Zealand
April 1 2026, Wednesday
Observance
Good Friday New Zealand
April 3 2026, Friday
National
Holy Saturday New Zealand
April 4 2026, Saturday
Observance
Easter Sunday New Zealand
April 5 2026, Sunday
Observance
Easter Monday New Zealand
April 6 2026, Monday
National
Southland Anniversary Day New Zealand - Southland
April 7 2026, Tuesday
Local holiday
ANZAC Day New Zealand
April 25 2026, Saturday
National
ANZAC Day New Zealand
April 27 2026, Monday
National
Mother's Day New Zealand
May 10 2026, Sunday
Observance
Queen's Birthday New Zealand
June 1 2026, Monday
National
June Solstice New Zealand
June 21 2026, Sunday
Seasonal
Father's Day New Zealand
September 6 2026, Sunday
Observance
September Equinox New Zealand
September 23 2026, Wednesday
Seasonal
South Canterbury Anniversary Day New Zealand - Canterbury
September 28 2026, Monday
Local holiday
Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day New Zealand - Hawke's Bay
October 23 2026, Friday
Local holiday
Labour Day New Zealand
October 26 2026, Monday
National
Halloween New Zealand
October 31 2026, Saturday
Observance
Marlborough Anniversary Day New Zealand - Marlborough
November 2 2026, Monday
Local holiday
Guy Fawkes Night New Zealand
November 5 2026, Thursday
Observance
Canterbury Anniversary Day New Zealand - Canterbury
November 13 2026, Friday
Local holiday
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day New Zealand - Chatham Islands
November 30 2026, Monday
Local holiday
Westland Anniversary Day New Zealand - West Coast
November 30 2026, Monday
Local holiday
December Solstice New Zealand
December 22 2026, Tuesday
Seasonal
Christmas Eve New Zealand
December 24 2026, Thursday
Observance
Christmas Day New Zealand
December 25 2026, Friday
National
Boxing Day New Zealand
December 26 2026, Saturday
National
Boxing Day Observed New Zealand
December 28 2026, Monday
National
New Year's Eve New Zealand
December 31 2026, Thursday
Observance