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2026 public holidays in New Zealand
23 official public holidays in 2026, with 11 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
Next public holiday
Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Friday, October 23 2026
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2026 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Bridge · 4 days
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1
From Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Day after New Year's Day
Friday, January 2
From Friday, January 2 to Sunday, January 4
- Weekend · 3 days
Waitangi Day
Friday, February 6
From Friday, February 6 to Sunday, February 8
- Weekend · 3 days
Good Friday
Friday, April 3
From Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5
- Weekend · 3 days
Easter Monday
Monday, April 6
From Saturday, April 4 to Monday, April 6
- Weekend · 3 days
Anzac Day
Monday, April 27
From Saturday, April 25 to Monday, April 27
- Weekend · 3 days
King's Birthday
Monday, June 1
From Saturday, May 30 to Monday, June 1
- Weekend · 3 days
Matariki
Friday, July 10
From Friday, July 10 to Sunday, July 12
- Weekend · 3 days
Labour Day
Monday, October 26
From Saturday, October 24 to Monday, October 26
- Weekend · 3 days
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
From Friday, December 25 to Sunday, December 27
- Weekend · 3 days
Boxing Day
Monday, December 28
From Saturday, December 26 to Monday, December 28
2026 calendar
- 1JanNew Year's DayThursday, January 1
- 2JanDay after New Year's DayFriday, January 2
- 19JanRegionalWellington Anniversary DayMonday, January 19
- 26JanRegionalAuckland/Northland Anniversary DayMonday, January 26 · Auckland Anniversary Day
- 2FebRegionalNelson Anniversary DayMonday, February 2
- 6FebWaitangi DayFriday, February 6
- 9MarRegionalTaranaki Anniversary DayMonday, March 9
- 23MarRegionalOtago Anniversary DayMonday, March 23
- 3AprGood FridayFriday, April 3
- 6AprEaster MondayMonday, April 6
- 7AprRegionalSouthland Anniversary DayTuesday, April 7
- 27AprAnzac DayMonday, April 27
- 1JunKing's BirthdayMonday, June 1
- 10JulMatarikiFriday, July 10
- 28SepRegionalDominion DayMonday, September 28 · Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day
- 23OctRegionalHawke's Bay Anniversary DayFriday, October 23
- 26OctLabour DayMonday, October 26
- 2NovRegionalMarlborough Anniversary DayMonday, November 2
- 13NovRegionalCanterbury (North & Central) Anniversary DayFriday, November 13 · Canterbury Anniversary Day
- 30NovRegionalChatham Islands Anniversary DayMonday, November 30
- 30NovRegionalWestland Anniversary DayMonday, November 30
- 25DecChristmas DayFriday, December 25
- 28DecBoxing DayMonday, December 28
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy.
More practical info: New Zealand
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
- When to goThe best time to visit every country and major city: temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine based on ten years of data.
- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Emergency NumbersPolice, ambulance, and fire department numbers for every country.
- TippingHow much to tip at restaurants, in taxis, and at hotels.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for New Zealand?