Holidays in New Zealand
Every public, bank and school holiday in New Zealand for 2026 and 2027, with long weekends and festival days marked.
Next public holiday
New Zealand has 14 holidays in 2026: 13 public, 1 observance.
Year at a glance
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January 2026
- New Year's Day
- Day after New Year's DayPassed
February 2026
- Waitangi DayPassed
April 2026
- Good FridayPassed
- Easter SundayPassed
- Easter MondayPassed
- ANZAC DayPassed
- ANZAC Day (substitute day)Passed
June 2026
- King's BirthdayPassed
July 2026
- Matariki
October 2026
- Labour DayNext · Today
December 2026
- Christmas DayIn 60 days
- Boxing DayIn 61 days
- Boxing Day (substitute day)In 63 days
Festivals in New Zealand
Waitangi Day
6 Feb 2027NZNew Zealand
Hokitika Wildfoods Festival
13 Mar 2027NZNew Zealand
Pasifika Festival
13–14 Mar 2027NZNew Zealand![World of Wearable Art [WOW], New Zealand](https://cdn.oceaniaguides.com/events/wow-cover.jpg)
World of Wearable Art [WOW]
16 Sep – 3 Oct 2027NZNew Zealand
Warbirds Over Wanaka
14–16 Apr 2028NZNew ZealandRead more
Matariki
Matariki, the Māori New Year, is celebrated in New Zealand with the first rising of the Pleiades star cluster in late June or early July. It's a time for reflection, remembrance, and planning for the future, marked by cultural events, family gatherings, and a deep connection to Māori traditions and the natural world.
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New Years
From the iconic Sydney Harbour fireworks in Australia to the spiritual sunrise gatherings in Gisborne, New Zealand, and the lively tribal festivals in Papua New Guinea, each event highlights unique customs and shared values of renewal, unity, and community.
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