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New Zealand Public Holiday Calendar
Public Holidays NZ 2026 & 2027
All New Zealand national public holiday dates, observed days and regional anniversary holidays for 2026 and 2027, with live Past, Today and Upcoming status.
Official sources checked: 7 October 2026 at 10:41 am NZDT
Live NZ calendarPast · Today · UpcomingStatus updates automatically using Pacific/Auckland time.
Quick answer
NZ public holidays at a glance
This page lists every national public holiday for 2026 and 2027, including Mondayised or Tuesdayised observed dates where they apply. It also includes Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury and other regional anniversary holidays.
National dates
NZ public holidays 2026
Past holidays are de-emphasised, today is highlighted, and future dates are marked upcoming. Observed dates are used for status where Mondayisation or Tuesdayisation applies.
| Status | Public holiday | Calendar date | Observed date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Past | New Year's Day | Thursday 1 January | Same day |
| Past | Day after New Year's Day | Friday 2 January | Same day |
| Past | Waitangi Day | Friday 6 February | Same day |
| Past | Good Friday | Friday 3 April | Same day |
| Past | Easter Monday | Monday 6 April | Same day |
| Past | Anzac Day | Saturday 25 April | Monday 27 April |
| Past | King's Birthday | Monday 1 June | Same day |
| Past | Matariki | Friday 10 July | Same day |
| Upcoming | Labour Day | Monday 26 October | Same day |
| Upcoming | Christmas Day | Friday 25 December | Same day |
| Upcoming | Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December | Monday 28 December |
National dates
NZ public holidays 2027
Past holidays are de-emphasised, today is highlighted, and future dates are marked upcoming. Observed dates are used for status where Mondayisation or Tuesdayisation applies.
| Status | Public holiday | Calendar date | Observed date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upcoming | New Year's Day | Friday 1 January | Same day |
| Upcoming | Day after New Year's Day | Saturday 2 January | Monday 4 January |
| Upcoming | Waitangi Day | Saturday 6 February | Monday 8 February |
| Upcoming | Good Friday | Friday 26 March | Same day |
| Upcoming | Easter Monday | Monday 29 March | Same day |
| Upcoming | Anzac Day | Sunday 25 April | Monday 26 April |
| Upcoming | King's Birthday | Monday 7 June | Same day |
| Upcoming | Matariki | Friday 25 June | Same day |
| Upcoming | Labour Day | Monday 25 October | Same day |
| Upcoming | Christmas Day | Saturday 25 December | Monday 27 December |
| Upcoming | Boxing Day | Sunday 26 December | Tuesday 28 December |
Regional holidays
NZ regional anniversary days 2026 & 2027
Anniversary days vary by region. Use the tables below for Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury, Otago, Southland and the other regional observed dates.
2026 anniversary days
| Status | Region | 2026 observed |
|---|---|---|
| Past | Auckland (includes Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Northland and Gisborne) | Monday 26 January |
| Past | Canterbury (South) | Monday 28 September |
| Upcoming | Canterbury | Friday 13 November |
| Upcoming | Chatham Islands | Monday 30 November |
| Upcoming | Hawke's Bay | Friday 23 October |
| Upcoming | Marlborough | Monday 2 November |
| Past | Nelson (includes Tasman and Buller) | Monday 2 February |
| Past | Otago | Monday 23 March |
| Past | Southland | Tuesday 7 April |
| Past | Taranaki | Monday 9 March |
| Past | Wellington (includes Manawatu and Whanganui) | Monday 19 January |
| Upcoming | Westland | Monday 30 November |
2027 anniversary days
| Status | Region | 2027 observed |
|---|---|---|
| Upcoming | Auckland (includes Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Northland and Gisborne) | Monday 1 February |
| Upcoming | Canterbury (South) | Monday 27 September |
| Upcoming | Canterbury | Friday 12 November |
| Upcoming | Chatham Islands | Monday 29 November |
| Upcoming | Hawke's Bay | Friday 22 October |
| Upcoming | Marlborough | Monday 1 November |
| Upcoming | Nelson (includes Tasman and Buller) | Monday 1 February |
| Upcoming | Otago | Monday 22 March |
| Upcoming | Southland | Tuesday 30 March |
| Upcoming | Taranaki | Monday 8 March |
| Upcoming | Wellington (includes Manawatu and Whanganui) | Monday 25 January |
| Upcoming | Westland | Monday 29 November |
Work and pay
Public holiday pay in New Zealand
If you work the public holiday
You must generally receive at least time and a half for the hours worked.
Alternative holiday
If the public holiday is an otherwise working day and you work it, you are generally also entitled to a paid alternative holiday.
Important: Employment New Zealand says the current Holidays Act rules continue to apply until the Employment Leave Act changes take effect in 2028.
Official sources
Official NZ public holiday sources
Webfit News checks official New Zealand government sources and presents the dates in a simpler calendar format. Government pages remain the authoritative source.
New Zealand Government — Public holidays and anniversary datesPrimary calendar source
Open official page ↗Employment New Zealand — Public holiday rightsOfficial cross-check
Open official page ↗Employment New Zealand — Public holiday payOfficial cross-check
Open official page ↗New Zealand Legislation — Matariki datesOfficial cross-check
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Public holidays NZ: common questions
What are the next public holidays in New Zealand?
The table on this page marks every 2026 and 2027 national holiday as Past, Today or Upcoming using New Zealand time, so you can quickly see which public holidays are still ahead.
How many public holidays are there in New Zealand?
There are 12 public holidays each year when the relevant provincial anniversary day is included.
Do I get paid if I do not work on a public holiday?
If the public holiday falls on a day you would otherwise usually work, you are generally entitled to be paid for the day under the current holiday rules.
What happens if I work on a public holiday in NZ?
Employees who work on a public holiday must generally be paid at least time and a half for the hours worked. If it is an otherwise working day, they are generally also entitled to an alternative holiday.
What does Mondayised mean?
Some public holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday are observed on the following Monday or Tuesday for employees who would not normally work the weekend day.
Is Matariki a public holiday in New Zealand?
Yes. Matariki is a national public holiday. It falls on Friday 10 July in 2026 and Friday 25 June in 2027.