Total holidays
23
Upcoming
9
Next holiday
Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day
Planning summary
How to use the New Zealand holiday calendar
New Zealand has 11 national holidays listed for 2026, plus 12 regional observances. Before scheduling calls, interviews, launches, or travel, check whether the date is a national holiday and whether local offices may be closed.
The next upcoming listed holiday is Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day on 2026-09-28. Use this as an early warning for slower replies, limited banking hours, or reduced business availability.
Busiest months
Month-by-Month View
January
New Year's Day
2026-01-01
Day after New Year's Day
2026-01-02
Wellington Anniversary Day
2026-01-19
Auckland Anniversary Day
2026-01-26
February
Nelson Anniversary Day
2026-02-02
Waitangi Day
2026-02-06
March
Taranaki Anniversary Day
2026-03-09
Otago Anniversary Day
2026-03-23
April
Good Friday
2026-04-03
Easter Monday
2026-04-06
Southland Anniversary Day
2026-04-07
Anzac Day
2026-04-27
June
King's Birthday
2026-06-01
July
Matariki
2026-07-10
September
Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day
2026-09-28
October
Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
2026-10-23
Labour Day
2026-10-26
November
Marlborough Anniversary Day
2026-11-02
Canterbury Anniversary Day
2026-11-13
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
2026-11-30
Westland Anniversary Day
2026-11-30
December
Christmas Day
2026-12-25
Boxing Day
2026-12-28
Holidays in Other Countries
Plan calls around New Zealand holidays
Scheduling with New Zealand contacts
When planning calls, meetings, or project deadlines with contacts in New Zealand, check this calendar first. National holidays often mean offices are closed, response times are slower, and banking services may be limited. Regional holidays (marked as "Regional" in the table above) may only affect specific states or provinces.
New Zealand has 11 national public holidays in 2026. There are also 12 regional observances that may affect specific areas. For recurring international work, build these dates into your project calendar at the start of the year.