New Zealand Public Holidays for
New Zealand has 13 public holidays in 2026. 11 fall on weekdays, 2 on weekends.
All 13 public holidays
| 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(weekend) | ANZAC Day |
| Apr 27 | Monday | ANZAC Day (substitute day) |
| Jun 1 | Monday | King's Birthday |
| Jul 10 | Friday | Matariki |
| Oct 26 | Monday | Labour Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday(weekend) | Boxing Day |
| Dec 28 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
Plan your time off
11 holidays fall on weekdays in 2026 — here are the best periods to extend them into long breaks using fewer leave days.
5 days off · 1 leave day
Jan 1 – Jan 5
New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day
5 days off · 1 leave day
Apr 2 – Apr 6
Good Friday, Easter Monday
5 days off · 1 leave day
Apr 3 – Apr 7
Good Friday, Easter Monday
5 days off · 1 leave day
Dec 24 – Dec 28
Christmas Day, Boxing Day +1
5 days off · 1 leave day
Dec 25 – Dec 29
Christmas Day, Boxing Day +1
4 days off · 1 leave day
Feb 5 – Feb 8
Waitangi Day
4 days off · 1 leave day
Feb 6 – Feb 9
Waitangi Day
4 days off · 1 leave day
Apr 24 – Apr 27
ANZAC Day, ANZAC Day (substitute day)
4 days off · 1 leave day
Apr 25 – Apr 28
ANZAC Day, ANZAC Day (substitute day)
4 days off · 1 leave day
May 30 – Jun 2
King's Birthday
Leave entitlements in New Zealand
New Zealand employees are entitled to 4 weeks of paid annual leave after 12 months. New Zealand has 11 public holidays.