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In New Zealand, there are 11 national holidays and one provincial anniversary in 2026, two of which fall on weekends.
The following is the list of public holidays in New Zealand 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2026 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| New Year's Holiday | Jan 02, 2026 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Wellington Anniversary Day | Jan 19, 2026 | Monday | Regional Holiday |
| Auckland Anniversary Day | Jan 26, 2026 | Monday | Regional Holiday |
| Northland Anniversary Day | Jan 26, 2026 | Monday | Regional Holiday |
| Nelson Anniversary Day | Feb 02, 2026 | Monday | Regional Holiday |
| Waitangi Day | Feb 06, 2026 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Taranaki Anniversary Day | Mar 09, 2026 | Monday | Regional Holiday |
| Otago Anniversary Day | Mar 23, 2026 | Monday | Regional Holiday |
| Good Friday | Apr 03, 2026 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Easter Monday | Apr 06, 2026 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Southland Anniversary Day | Apr 07, 2026 | Tuesday | Regional Holiday |
| ANZAC Day | Apr 25, 2026 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| King's Birthday | Jun 01, 2026 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Matariki | Jul 10, 2026 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| South Canterbury Anniversary Day | Sep 28, 2026 | Monday | Regional Holiday |
| Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day | Oct 23, 2026 | Friday | Regional Holiday |
| Labour Day | Oct 26, 2026 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Marlborough Anniversary Day | Nov 02, 2026 | Monday | Regional Holiday |
| Canterbury Anniversary Day | Nov 13, 2026 | Friday | Regional Holiday |
| Chatham Islands Anniversary Day | Nov 30, 2026 | Monday | Regional Holiday |
| Westland Anniversary Day | Nov 30, 2026 | Monday | Regional Holiday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2026 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Boxing Day | Dec 26, 2026 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in New Zealand 2026.