New Zealand
2026 New Zealand holidays
A list of New Zealand holidays for 2026, including observed dates and stock market closures.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Public holiday | – |
| Friday, January 2, 2026 | Day After New Year's Day | Public holiday | – |
| Friday, February 6, 2026 | Waitangi Day | Public holiday | – |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Public holiday | – |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Public holiday | – |
| Saturday, April 25, 2026 | ANZAC Day | Public holiday | – |
| Monday, June 1, 2026 | King's Birthday | Public holiday | Observed on the first Monday in June. |
| Friday, June 26, 2026 | Matariki | Public holiday | – |
| Monday, October 26, 2026 | Labour Day | Public holiday | Observed on the fourth Monday in October. |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Public holiday | – |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | Boxing Day | Public holiday | – |
Source basis: Employment New Zealand — public holidays. Last updated: June 2026.
NZX holidays 2026
Market holiday reference. Verify exact closures and early-close schedules directly with the exchange.
| Date | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | – |
| Friday, January 2, 2026 | Day After New Year's Day | – |
| Friday, February 6, 2026 | Waitangi Day | – |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | – |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | – |
| Saturday, April 25, 2026 | ANZAC Day | – |
| Monday, June 1, 2026 | King's Birthday | Observed on the first Monday in June. |
| Friday, June 26, 2026 | Matariki | – |
| Monday, October 26, 2026 | Labour Day | Observed on the fourth Monday in October. |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | – |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | Boxing Day | – |
Source reference: NZX trading calendar. Verify directly with the exchange before trading decisions.
Practical uses
PTO and leave planning
Use this list to plan your annual leave around New Zealand public holidays. Combining a holiday with a weekend can create longer breaks — see the new zealand long weekends in 2026 for pre-built three-day and four-day weekends.
Payroll and deadlines
Public holidays affect payroll processing deadlines and direct deposit schedules. When a holiday falls on a weekday, it reduces the number of business days in that period. See business days in 2026 for net working day counts per month.
School and childcare
Public holidays typically mean school closures, but exact dates vary by state, province or region. Check your local school district or education authority for the full academic calendar.
Travel and events
Book travel early around major holidays like New Year's Day and Christmas Day when demand — and prices — are typically highest.
Frequently asked questions
- Do holidays that fall on a weekend get observed on a different day?
- When a public holiday falls on a weekend, the following Monday is observed as the holiday (or Tuesday if Monday is also a holiday).
- Are these national or regional holidays?
- These are national public holidays. Regional anniversary holidays vary by region and are not included here.
- Can I download these holidays for my calendar app?
- Yes. Download the ICS file to import into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or Outlook. Or download the CSV file to open in Excel or Google Sheets.
- How many public holidays fall on weekdays in 2026?
- 9 of the 11 public holidays in 2026 fall on weekdays. 2 fall on a weekend.