Public holidays in New Zealand, 2026
11 public holidays, 9 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for New Zealand drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Christmas Day on Friday 25 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 2 January | Day after New Year's Day | Friday |
| 6 February | Waitangi Day | Friday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 25 April | ANZAC Day | Saturday |
| 1 June | King's Birthday | Monday |
| 10 July | Matariki | Friday |
| 26 October | Labour Day | Monday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2026?
11 nationwide public holidays, 9 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in New Zealand?
Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.