New Zealand Public Holidays 2026
January
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is a public holiday in New Zealand on January 1 each year.
Day after New Year's Day
January 2 is a public holiday known as the Day after New Year's Day in New Zealand
Day off for New Year's Day
New Year's Day is a public holiday in New Zealand on January 1 each year.
Day off for Day after New Year's Day
January 2 is a public holiday known as the Day after New Year's Day in New Zealand
Wellington Anniversary Day
Wellington Anniversary Day is a local holiday in New Zealand
February
Northland Anniversary Day
Northland Anniversary Day is a local holiday in New Zealand
Auckland Anniversary Day
Auckland Anniversary Day is a local holiday in New Zealand
Nelson Anniversary Day
Nelson Anniversary Day is a local holiday in New Zealand
Waitangi Day
On February 6 every year, New Zealanders celebrate Waitangi Day, a national holiday to commemorate the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand's founding document.
Day off for Waitangi Day
On February 6 every year, New Zealanders celebrate Waitangi Day, a national holiday to commemorate the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand's founding document.
Valentine's Day
February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
March
Taranaki Anniversary Day
Taranaki Anniversary Day is a local holiday in New Zealand
Otago Anniversary Day
Otago Anniversary Day is a local holiday in New Zealand
Good Friday
Good Friday is two days before Easter Sunday and is a public holiday in New Zealand.
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and is a public holiday in New Zealand.
Southland Anniversary Day
Southland Anniversary Day is a local holiday in New Zealand
April
May
June
September
Father's Day
Father's Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of September in New Zealand.
Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day
Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day is a national holiday in New Zealand
South Canterbury Anniversary Day
South Canterbury Anniversary Day is a local holiday in New Zealand
October
Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day is a local holiday in New Zealand
Labour Day
Labour Day is a nationwide public holiday in New Zealand on the fourth Monday in October each year.
Halloween
Halloween is a festive occasion that is celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year.
November
Marlborough Anniversary Day
Marlborough Anniversary Day is a local holiday in New Zealand
Guy Fawkes Night
Guy Fawkes Night is a observance in New Zealand
Canterbury Anniversary Day
Canterbury Anniversary Day is a local holiday in New Zealand
Diwali/Deepavali
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day is a local holiday in New Zealand
Westland Anniversary Day
Westland Anniversary Day is a local holiday in New Zealand
December
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is a public holiday in New Zealand on December 25 each year.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day, annually observed on December 26, is a public holiday in New Zealand.
Day off for Christmas Day
Christmas Day is a public holiday in New Zealand on December 25 each year.
Day off for Boxing Day
Boxing Day, annually observed on December 26, is a public holiday in New Zealand.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.