How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2026?

New Zealand has 11 official public holidays in 2026, listed above with their exact dates.

When is the first public holiday in New Zealand in 2026?

The first 2026 public holiday in New Zealand is New Year's Day, on 1 January.

Where can I plan New Zealand long weekends for 2026?

Use the caldays long-weekend planner for New Zealand to find every bridge day and turn a few days of leave into a longer break.

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New Zealand

Public holiday · Long weekend · World clock — New Zealand 2026.

Next public holidayLabour Day26 Oct · in 103 days

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Labour Day

24 Oct – 26 Oct

3days

S24

S25

M26

Automatic — no leave needed · 3 days off

Christmas Day + Boxing

25 Dec – 28 Dec

4days

F25

S26

S27

M28

Automatic — no leave needed · 4 days off

Country profile

Capital

Wellington

Population

Currency

NZD ($)

Area

268k km²

Language(s)

English, Māori

Drives on

Left

TLD

.nz

Dial code

+64

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