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National holidays of New Zealand in 2026

This page contains a calendar of all 2026 public holidays for New Zealand. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.

Day Date Holiday Notes
Thursday Jan. 1, 2026 New Year's Day
Friday Jan. 2, 2026 Day after New Year's Day
Monday Jan. 19, 2026 Wellington Anniversary Day
Monday Jan. 26, 2026 Northland Anniversary Day
Monday Jan. 26, 2026 Auckland Anniversary Day
Monday Feb. 2, 2026 Nelson Anniversary Day
Friday Feb. 6, 2026 Waitangi Day
Saturday Feb. 14, 2026 Valentine's Day
Monday March 9, 2026 Taranaki Anniversary Day
Saturday March 21, 2026 March Equinox
Monday March 23, 2026 Otago Anniversary Day
Wednesday April 1, 2026 April Fools
Friday April 3, 2026 Good Friday
Saturday April 4, 2026 Holy Saturday
Sunday April 5, 2026 Easter Sunday
Monday April 6, 2026 Easter Monday
Tuesday April 7, 2026 Southland Anniversary Day
Saturday April 25, 2026 ANZAC Day
Sunday May 10, 2026 Mother's Day
Monday June 1, 2026 Queen's Birthday
Sunday June 21, 2026 June Solstice
Sunday Sept. 6, 2026 Father's Day
Wednesday Sept. 23, 2026 September Equinox
Monday Sept. 28, 2026 South Canterbury Anniversary Day
Friday Oct. 23, 2026 Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Monday Oct. 26, 2026 Labour Day
Saturday Oct. 31, 2026 Halloween
Monday Nov. 2, 2026 Marlborough Anniversary Day
Thursday Nov. 5, 2026 Guy Fawkes Night
Friday Nov. 13, 2026 Canterbury Anniversary Day
Monday Nov. 30, 2026 Westland Anniversary Day
Monday Nov. 30, 2026 Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Tuesday Dec. 22, 2026 December Solstice
Thursday Dec. 24, 2026 Christmas Eve
Friday Dec. 25, 2026 Christmas Day
Saturday Dec. 26, 2026 Boxing Day
Monday Dec. 28, 2026 Boxing Day Observed
Thursday Dec. 31, 2026 New Year's Eve

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