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Public Holidays in Neuseeland, 2026
11 official public holidays
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New Zealand has 11 public holidays in 2026. The country's work culture: 40 hours/week, excellent work-life balance.
All Public Holidays 2026
Jan 1
Thu
New Year's Day
NationalFirst day of the year
Jan 2
Fri
Day after New Year's Day
ReligiousSecond public holiday for New Year
Feb 6
Fri
Waitangi Day
NationalNational day of New Zealand
Apr 18
Sat
Good Friday
ReligiousCommemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Apr 19
Sun
Easter Saturday
ReligiousSaturday before Easter
Apr 21
Tue
Easter Monday
ReligiousThe day after Easter Sunday
Apr 25
Sat
ANZAC Day
NationalCommemorates Australian and New Zealand soldiers
Jun 2
Tue
King's Birthday
NationalOfficial birthday of the King
Oct 27
Tue
Labour Day
NationalCelebrates the 8-hour workday movement
Dec 25
Fri
Christmas Day
ReligiousCelebrates the birth of Jesus Christ
Dec 26
Sat
Boxing Day
ReligiousDay after Christmas
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View AllKing's Birthday
Official birthday of the King
Date Range
Sat May 30 — Tue Jun 2
Bridge Day
Mon Jun 1
Take 1 day off
4
days off
Labour Day
Celebrates the 8-hour workday movement
Date Range
Sat Oct 24 — Tue Oct 27
Bridge Day
Mon Oct 26
Take 1 day off
4
days off
Christmas Day
Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ
Date Range
Fri Dec 25 — Sun Dec 27
No leave needed!
3
days off
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Good Friday
19
Easter Saturday
20
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Easter Monday
22
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ANZAC Day
26
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