Holiday calendar

Public holidays in New Zealand

dates, names and what's closed

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It's worth planning around New Zealand's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

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Upcoming public holidays in New Zealand

Monday 26 OctoberLabour Day
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day
Saturday 26 DecemberBoxing Day
Monday 28 DecemberBoxing Day (substitute day)
Friday 1 January 2027New Year's Day
Saturday 2 January 2027Day after New Year's Day
Monday 4 January 2027Day after New Year's Day (substitute day)
Saturday 6 February 2027Waitangi Day
Monday 8 February 2027Waitangi Day (substitute day)
Friday 26 March 2027Good Friday
Sunday 28 March 2027Easter Sunday
Monday 29 March 2027Easter Monday
Sunday 25 April 2027ANZAC Day
Monday 26 April 2027ANZAC Day (substitute day)
Monday 7 June 2027King's Birthday
Friday 25 June 2027Matariki

All 2026 holidays in New Zealand

Thursday 1 JanuaryNew Year's Day
Friday 2 JanuaryDay after New Year's Day
Friday 6 FebruaryWaitangi Day
Friday 3 AprilGood Friday
Sunday 5 AprilEaster Sunday
Monday 6 AprilEaster Monday
Saturday 25 AprilANZAC Day
Monday 27 AprilANZAC Day (substitute day)
Monday 1 JuneKing's Birthday
Friday 10 JulyMatariki
Monday 26 OctoberLabour Day
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day
Saturday 26 DecemberBoxing Day
Monday 28 DecemberBoxing Day (substitute day)

If you're timing a trip to a holiday

Flights & hotels for New Zealand

Long weekends around a holiday fill up early and prices climb. Check dates around Labour Day (Monday 26 October) now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in New Zealand?

Labour Day — Monday 26 October.

How many public holidays does New Zealand have?

New Zealand has 14 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.

What's closed on public holidays in New Zealand?

Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.

Is it worth visiting New Zealand during a holiday?

It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.

Are shops open on Sundays in New Zealand?

Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.

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