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Public holidays in New Zealand 2026
The following is a complete list of public holidays in New Zealand. Public holidays when all residents have time off from work are often called red days. This list contains red days, but also public holidays that are only celebrated without time off from work and school.
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| Holiday name | Date | Holiday type | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | January 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 548 days |
| New Year's Day (substitute day) | January 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 548 days |
| Day after New Year's Day (substitute day) | January 2, 2026 | Public holiday | in 549 days |
| Day after New Year's Day | January 2, 2026 | Public holiday | in 549 days |
| Waitangi Day (substitute day) | February 6, 2026 | Public holiday | in 584 days |
| Waitangi Day | February 6, 2026 | Public holiday | in 584 days |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 | Public holiday | in 640 days |
| Easter Sunday | April 5, 2026 | Observance day | in 642 days |
| Easter Monday | April 6, 2026 | Public holiday | in 643 days |
| Anzac Day | April 25, 2026 | Public holiday | in 662 days |
| Queen's official birthday | June 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 699 days |
| Labour Day | October 26, 2026 | Public holiday | in 846 days |
| Christmas Day (substitute day) | December 25, 2026 | Public holiday | in 906 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Public holiday | in 906 days |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2026 | Public holiday | in 907 days |