New Zealand Public Holidays 2026
11 public holidays and 250 business days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Day off |
| Fri, Jan 2 | Day after New Year's Day | Day off |
| Fri, Feb 6 | Waitangi Day | Day off |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good Friday | Day off |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | observance |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Easter Monday | Day off |
| Sat, Apr 25 | ANZAC Day | Day off |
| Mon, Apr 27 | ANZAC Day (substitute day) observed | Day off |
| Mon, Jun 1 | King's Birthday | Day off |
| Fri, Jul 10 | Matariki | Day off |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Labour Day | Day off |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Day off |
| Sat, Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Day off |
| Mon, Dec 28 | Boxing Day (substitute day) observed | Day off |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 2 | 31 |
| February | 19 | 1 | 28 |
| March | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| April | 19 | 3 | 30 |
| May | 21 | 0 | 31 |
| June | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| July | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| August | 21 | 0 | 31 |
| September | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| October | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| November | 21 | 0 | 30 |
| December | 21 | 2 | 31 |
| Total | 250 | 11 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026 in New Zealand?
There are 250 business days in 2026 in New Zealand, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 11 public holidays.
How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2026?
New Zealand has 11 public holidays (days off) in 2026, starting with New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.