National and Regional Holidays in New Zealand (2026) 🇳🇿

Q: When is the next public holiday in New Zealand?

The next public holiday in New Zealand is Matariki on Friday, July 10, 2026 — in 6 days.

Q: How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2026?

New Zealand has 13 public holidays in 2026.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in New Zealand?

The most recent public holiday in New Zealand was King's Birthday on Monday, June 1, 2026 — 33 days ago.

Q: What are the upcoming public holidays in New Zealand?

The next 5 public holidays in New Zealand:Friday, July 10, 2026: MatarikiMonday, October 26, 2026: Labour DayFriday, December 25, 2026: Christmas DaySaturday, December 26, 2026: Boxing DayMonday, December 28, 2026: Boxing Day (observed)

Q: How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2027?

New Zealand will have 16 public holidays in 2027.

Q: Does New Zealand have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — New Zealand has 18 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.

New Zealand observes 13 public holidays this year, with 16 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Matariki. The most recent was King's Birthday.

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This year, New Zealand observes 13 public holidays, with 16 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Matariki on 10 Jul. The most recently passed holiday was King's Birthday. Click here to see the 2027 Public Holidays for New Zealand.

2026 National Holidays in New Zealand

Date		Holiday Name
10 Jul	Friday	Matariki
26 Oct	Monday	Labour Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day
28 Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)

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State & Regional Holidays in New Zealand

AU Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
10 Jul	Friday	Matariki
26 Oct	Monday	Labour Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day
28 Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)

BP Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
10 Jul	Friday	Matariki
26 Oct	Monday	Labour Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day
28 Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)

CA Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
10 Jul	Friday	Matariki
26 Oct	Monday	Labour Day
13 Nov	Friday	Canterbury Anniversary Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day
28 Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)

CI Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
10 Jul	Friday	Matariki
26 Oct	Monday	Labour Day
30 Nov	Monday	Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day
28 Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)

GI Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
10 Jul	Friday	Matariki
26 Oct	Monday	Labour Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day
28 Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)

HB Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
10 Jul	Friday	Matariki
23 Oct	Friday	Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
26 Oct	Monday	Labour Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day
28 Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)

MA Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
10 Jul	Friday	Matariki
26 Oct	Monday	Labour Day
2 Nov	Monday	Marlborough Anniversary Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day
28 Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)

MW Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
10 Jul	Friday	Matariki
26 Oct	Monday	Labour Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day
28 Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)

NE Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
10 Jul	Friday	Matariki
26 Oct	Monday	Labour Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day
28 Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)

NO Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
10 Jul	Friday	Matariki
26 Oct	Monday	Labour Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day
28 Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)

OT Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
10 Jul	Friday	Matariki
26 Oct	Monday	Labour Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day
28 Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)

SO Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
10 Jul	Friday	Matariki
26 Oct	Monday	Labour Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day
28 Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)

South Canterbury Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
10 Jul	Friday	Matariki
28 Sep	Monday	South Canterbury Anniversary Day
26 Oct	Monday	Labour Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day
28 Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)

TK Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
10 Jul	Friday	Matariki
26 Oct	Monday	Labour Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day
28 Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)

TS Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
10 Jul	Friday	Matariki
26 Oct	Monday	Labour Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day
28 Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)

Te Tai o Poutini Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
10 Jul	Friday	Matariki
26 Oct	Monday	Labour Day
30 Nov	Monday	West Coast Anniversary Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day
28 Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)

Greater Wellington Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
10 Jul	Friday	Matariki
26 Oct	Monday	Labour Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day
28 Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)

WK Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
10 Jul	Friday	Matariki
26 Oct	Monday	Labour Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day
28 Dec	Monday	Boxing Day (observed)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Holidays in New Zealand

When is the next public holiday in New Zealand?

The next public holiday in New Zealand is Matariki on Friday, July 10, 2026 — in 6 days.

Is today a public holiday in New Zealand?

No — today (Saturday, July 4, 2026) is not a public holiday in New Zealand.

How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2026?

New Zealand has 13 public holidays in 2026.

What was the most recent public holiday in New Zealand?

The most recent public holiday in New Zealand was King's Birthday on Monday, June 1, 2026 — 33 days ago.

What are the upcoming public holidays in New Zealand?

The next 5 public holidays in New Zealand:

Friday, July 10, 2026: Matariki
Monday, October 26, 2026: Labour Day
Friday, December 25, 2026: Christmas Day
Saturday, December 26, 2026: Boxing Day
Monday, December 28, 2026: Boxing Day (observed)

How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2027?

New Zealand will have 16 public holidays in 2027.

Does New Zealand have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — New Zealand has 18 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.