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NZ public holidays 2026
All national public holidays in 2026, including actual dates, observed weekdays and links to regional anniversaries.
| 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 |
Long weekends without leave
For a usual Monday–Friday week, these are some of the longest breaks created by national holidays alone.
- Thu, 1 Jan 2026 – Sun, 4 Jan 2026: 4 days
- Fri, 3 Apr 2026 – Mon, 6 Apr 2026: 4 days
- Fri, 25 Dec 2026 – Mon, 28 Dec 2026: 4 days
- Fri, 6 Feb 2026 – Sun, 8 Feb 2026: 3 days
Add your local day
A regional anniversary can create another break. Local practice matters, especially in areas with different observance dates.
Choose your region →Planning with children?
Match work leave with the school break and your own school’s final dates.
School holidays 2026 →Dates checked 18 October 2026. Sources: New Zealand Government · Employment New Zealand. How we check dates.