Holidays in New Zealand
In New Zealand, there are 14 holidays: 13 public holidays, 1 observance holidays. The next holiday in New Zealand is Matariki (Public Holiday), in 17 hours on 10 July 2026.
- Public Holidays are official days off recognized by the government.
- Observance Holidays are days of significance but not official holidays.
| Name | Native Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
Public Holiday | New Year's Day | 01 Jan 2026 6 months ago |
Day after New Year's Day Public Holiday | Day after New Year's Day | 02 Jan 2026 6 months ago |
Public Holiday | Waitangi Day | 06 Feb 2026 5 months ago |
Good Friday Public Holiday | Good Friday | 03 Apr 2026 3 months ago |
Easter Sunday Observance Holiday | Easter Sunday | 05 Apr 2026 3 months ago |
Easter Monday Public Holiday | Easter Monday | 06 Apr 2026 3 months ago |
ANZAC Day Public Holiday | ANZAC Day | 25 Apr 2026 2 months ago |
ANZAC Day (substitute day) Public Holiday | ANZAC Day (substitute day) | 27 Apr 2026 2 months ago |
King's Birthday Public Holiday | King's Birthday | 01 Jun 2026 a month ago |
Public Holiday | Matariki | 10 Jul 2026 in 17 hours |
Labour Day Public Holiday | Labour Day | 26 Oct 2026 in 4 months |
Christmas Day Public Holiday | Christmas Day | 25 Dec 2026 in 6 months |
Boxing Day Public Holiday | Boxing Day | 26 Dec 2026 in 6 months |
Boxing Day (substitute day) Public Holiday | Boxing Day (substitute day) | 28 Dec 2026 in 6 months |