🇳🇿 New Zealand — 2026 Calendar
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Upcoming Public Holidays
- Mon, Sep 28Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day
- Fri, Oct 23Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
- Mon, Oct 26Labour Day
- Mon, Nov 2Marlborough Anniversary Day
- Fri, Nov 13Canterbury Anniversary Day
- Mon, Nov 30Westland Anniversary Day
January
- Day after New Year's DayFri, Jan 2
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Auckland Anniversary DayMon, Jan 26
- Wellington Anniversary DayMon, Jan 19
February
- Nelson Anniversary DayMon, Feb 2
- Waitangi DayFri, Feb 6
March
- Otago Anniversary DayMon, Mar 23
- Taranaki Anniversary DayMon, Mar 9
April
- ANZAC Day (substitute day)Mon, Apr 27
- Southland Anniversary DayTue, Apr 7
- Anzac DayMon, Apr 27
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
June
- King's BirthdayMon, Jun 1
July
- MatarikiFri, Jul 10
September
- Canterbury (South) Anniversary DayMon, Sep 28
October
- Hawke's Bay Anniversary DayFri, Oct 23
- Labour DayMon, Oct 26
November
- Westland Anniversary DayMon, Nov 30
- Marlborough Anniversary DayMon, Nov 2
- Canterbury Anniversary DayFri, Nov 13
- Chatham Islands Anniversary DayMon, Nov 30
December
- Boxing Day (substitute day)Mon, Dec 28
- Boxing DayMon, Dec 28
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
New Zealand has 25 holidays, festivals, and observances in 2026. Browse the complete calendar below.
🇳🇿 Frequently Asked Questions — New Zealand Holidays 2026
- How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2026?
- New Zealand has 25 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 25 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
- What are the main public holidays in New Zealand?
- The main events in New Zealand include King's Birthday, Day after New Year's Day, Nelson Anniversary Day, ANZAC Day (substitute day), Waitangi Day.
- When is the next holiday in New Zealand?
- The next upcoming holiday in New Zealand is Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day on Monday, September 28, 2026.
- Is there a complete national calendar for New Zealand 2026?
- Yes, this page provides the complete New Zealand 2026 national calendar with 25 holidays, festivals, and observances.
- When are the collective leave days in New Zealand for 2026?
- Collective leave dates in New Zealand for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.
Holiday data for New Zealand is sourced from official government gazettes and verified against multiple public sources.
