Public Holidays in New Zealand 2026
13 listed public holiday dates in 2026
New Zealand has eleven national public holidays, plus regional anniversary days. Several fixed holidays are Mondayised when they fall on a weekend.
New Zealand Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2 | Friday | Day after New Year's Day |
| Feb 6 | Friday | Waitangi Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| Apr 25 | Saturday | Anzac Day |
| Apr 27 | Monday | Anzac Day Observed |
| Jun 1 | Monday | King's Birthday |
| Jul 10 | Friday | Matariki |
| Oct 26 | Monday | Labour Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
| Dec 28 | Monday | Boxing Day Observed |
This table shows national holidays and observed dates. Regional anniversary days are excluded.
Mondayisation and Matariki 2026
Waitangi Day and Anzac Day are Mondayised when needed. Matariki dates are set in legislation years in advance and fall on 10 July 2026 and 25 June 2027.
Holiday Rules in New Zealand
Employment New Zealand distinguishes the actual date from the observed date. Regional anniversary days are separate and are not included in this national table.
New Zealand Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Waitangi Day is 6 February.
- Anzac Day is 25 April.
- Matariki is a national public holiday.
- Regional anniversary days vary across the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Mondayised mean?
When certain holidays fall on a weekend, the employee's observed holiday moves to Monday or Tuesday.
When is Matariki in 2027?
It is Friday 25 June 2027.
Are regional anniversary days national holidays?
No. They vary by region.
When is King's Birthday in 2027?
It is Monday 7 June 2027.
Sources & methodology
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Official national 2026 and 2027 public-holiday dates and regional anniversary notes.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is used as the primary reference where available. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check. Later official declarations take precedence.