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NZ public holidays 2026 & 2027
All national public holidays and observed dates, plus your regional anniversary day.
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Download 2026 calendar ↓| Holiday | Actual date | Observed weekday date |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, 1 Jan 2026 | Thu, 1 Jan 2026 |
| Day after New Year's Day | Fri, 2 Jan 2026 | Fri, 2 Jan 2026 |
| Waitangi Day | Fri, 6 Feb 2026 | Fri, 6 Feb 2026 |
| Good Friday | Fri, 3 Apr 2026 | Fri, 3 Apr 2026 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, 6 Apr 2026 | Mon, 6 Apr 2026 |
| Anzac Day | Sat, 25 Apr 2026 | Mon, 27 Apr 2026 Observed |
| King’s Birthday | Mon, 1 Jun 2026 | Mon, 1 Jun 2026 |
| Matariki | Fri, 10 Jul 2026 | Fri, 10 Jul 2026 |
| Labour Day | Mon, 26 Oct 2026 | Mon, 26 Oct 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, 25 Dec 2026 | Fri, 25 Dec 2026 |
| Boxing Day | Sat, 26 Dec 2026 | Mon, 28 Dec 2026 Observed |
Observed weekday dates are for a usual Monday–Friday work pattern. Weekend and shift workers should confirm which date applies with their employer.
New Zealand public holidays 2027
Download 2027 calendar ↓| Holiday | Actual date | Observed weekday date |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, 1 Jan 2027 | Fri, 1 Jan 2027 |
| Day after New Year's Day | Sat, 2 Jan 2027 | Mon, 4 Jan 2027 Observed |
| Waitangi Day | Sat, 6 Feb 2027 | Mon, 8 Feb 2027 Observed |
| Good Friday | Fri, 26 Mar 2027 | Fri, 26 Mar 2027 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, 29 Mar 2027 | Mon, 29 Mar 2027 |
| Anzac Day | Sun, 25 Apr 2027 | Mon, 26 Apr 2027 Observed |
| King’s Birthday | Mon, 7 Jun 2027 | Mon, 7 Jun 2027 |
| Matariki | Fri, 25 Jun 2027 | Fri, 25 Jun 2027 |
| Labour Day | Mon, 25 Oct 2027 | Mon, 25 Oct 2027 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, 25 Dec 2027 | Mon, 27 Dec 2027 Observed |
| Boxing Day | Sun, 26 Dec 2027 | Tue, 28 Dec 2027 Observed |
Observed weekday dates are for a usual Monday–Friday work pattern. Weekend and shift workers should confirm which date applies with their employer.
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Regional anniversary days
Choose the anniversary used at your workplace. Local custom may differ from today’s regional boundaries.
| Anniversary area | 2026 observed | 2027 observed |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Mon, 26 Jan 2026 | Mon, 1 Feb 2027 |
| Wellington | Mon, 19 Jan 2026 | Mon, 25 Jan 2027 |
| Nelson | Mon, 2 Feb 2026 | Mon, 1 Feb 2027 |
| Taranaki | Mon, 9 Mar 2026 | Mon, 8 Mar 2027 |
| Otago | Mon, 23 Mar 2026 | Mon, 22 Mar 2027 |
| Southland | Tue, 7 Apr 2026 | Tue, 30 Mar 2027 |
| South Canterbury | Mon, 28 Sept 2026 | Mon, 27 Sept 2027 |
| Hawke’s Bay | Fri, 23 Oct 2026 | Fri, 22 Oct 2027 |
| Marlborough | Mon, 2 Nov 2026 | Mon, 1 Nov 2027 |
| Canterbury | Fri, 13 Nov 2026 | Fri, 12 Nov 2027 |
| Chatham Islands | Mon, 30 Nov 2026 | Mon, 29 Nov 2027 |
| Westland | Mon, 30 Nov 2026 | Mon, 29 Nov 2027 |
Auckland anniversary is also generally used in Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne; Wellington in Manawatū and Whanganui; Nelson in Tasman and Buller. Check local exceptions, particularly in Otago and Westland.
Dates checked 18 October 2026. Sources: New Zealand Government · Employment New Zealand. How we check dates.
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