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Public holidays in New Zealand (2026)
Public holidays
New Zealand has 23 public holidays in 2026.
Next up: Dominion Day — Monday, September 28, 2026 (in 39 days).
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 | Day after New Year's Day |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Wellington Anniversary Day |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day (Auckland Anniversary Day) |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Nelson Anniversary Day |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Waitangi Day |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Taranaki Anniversary Day |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Otago Anniversary Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Southland Anniversary Day |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Anzac Day |
| Jun 1, 2026 | King's Birthday |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Matariki |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Dominion Day (Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day) |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Labour Day |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Marlborough Anniversary Day |
| Nov 13, 2026 | Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day (Canterbury Anniversary Day) |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Chatham Islands Anniversary Day |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Westland Anniversary Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Boxing Day |
Updated August 20, 2026
Common questions
When is the next public holiday in New Zealand?
Dominion Day, on Monday, September 28, 2026 (in 39 days).
How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2026?
New Zealand has 23 public holidays in 2026; see the full list above with dates and local names.