NEXT PUBLIC HOLIDAY
King's Birthday
June 1, 2026
12Days
10Hours
54Minutes
25Seconds
January 2026
- 01Public
New Year's Day
Thursday
- 02Public
Day after New Year's Day
Friday
- 19Public
Wellington Anniversary Day
Monday
- 26Public
Auckland Anniversary Day
Monday
February 2026
- 02Public
Nelson Anniversary Day
Monday
- 06Public
Waitangi Day
Friday
March 2026
- 09Public
Taranaki Anniversary Day
Monday
- 23Public
Otago Anniversary Day
Monday
April 2026
- 03Public
Good Friday
Friday
- 06Public
Easter Monday
Monday
- 07Public
Southland Anniversary Day
Tuesday
- 27Public
Anzac Day
Monday
June 2026
- 01Public
King's Birthday
Monday
July 2026
- 10Public
Matariki
Friday
September 2026
- 28Public
Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day
Monday
October 2026
- 23Public
Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Friday
- 26Public
Labour Day
Monday
November 2026
- 02Public
Marlborough Anniversary Day
Monday
- 13Public
Canterbury Anniversary Day
Friday
- 30Public
Westland Anniversary Day
Monday
December 2026
- 25Public
Christmas Day
Friday
- 28Public
Boxing Day
Monday
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is the next public holiday in New Zealand?
- You can find the next public holiday in New Zealand on our next holiday page. We keep the data updated in real time.
- How many public holidays are there in New Zealand in 2026?
- There are 22 public holidays in New Zealand in 2026.
- Are public holidays in New Zealand the same every year?
- Most public holidays in New Zealand are fixed dates that recur every year, though some may shift when they fall on a weekend.
- Can I download the 2026 public holidays for New Zealand?
- Yes, you can download the 2026 public holidays for New Zealand in ICS, PDF or Excel format using the download buttons above.
- What is the longest weekend in New Zealand in 2026?
- Check our long weekends section above to find the longest holiday bridges in New Zealand for 2026.