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 |
Next Years Holidays in New Zealand