New Zealand Public Holidays (2025–2028)
New Zealand has 11 national public holidays in 2026. Anzac Day (Apr 25) falls on a Saturday and is Mondayised to Monday Apr 27, and Boxing Day (Dec 26, Saturday) is Mondayised to Monday Dec 28. Matariki — the Māori New Year — is on Friday July 10.
At a Glance: Statutory Days & Long Weekends
2026 – 20278 long weekends (3+ days)
View full calendar8 long weekends scheduled
Explore scheduleFixed by the Holidays Act (incl. Mondayisation rules)
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in New Zealand.
New Zealand Public Holiday System & Legal Framework
Governing Legislation & Statutory Authority
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in New Zealand.
Weekend In-Lieu Observance & Substitute Days
When national public holidays coincide with weekend days (Saturday or Sunday), statutory rollover rules or presidential/ministerial decrees typically designate the subsequent Monday as an official paid day off.
Statutory Annual Leave & Bridge Days (Ponts) Culture
Employees enjoy statutory annual leave entitlements under domestic labour law. Workers frequently combine public holidays with personal annual leave to produce extended bridge breaks.
New Zealand Multi-Year Calendars & Downloads (2025–2028)
iCal (ICS) · CSV · PDFSubscribe to all years in your calendar app
Google Calendar · Apple Calendar · Outlook — the feed updates as governments publish new years.
New Zealand Planning Hub: Calendars, Working Days & Schools
Working Days Calculator
Calculate exact business days, work hours, and statutory holidays for New Zealand (2026 & 2027) for payroll and contracts.
Long Weekends & Leave Planner
Discover all natural 3- and 4-day weekends, plus interactive bridge day strategies turning 1–2 days of annual leave into 5–9 days off.
Today's Public Holiday Status
Live local-timezone detector answering "Is today a public holiday in New Zealand?" with next upcoming closures.
NZ Regional Anniversary Days 2026: Dates for Every Province
New Zealand anniversary days 2026: Auckland Jan 26, Wellington Jan 19, Canterbury Nov 13 and every other region, plus the Mondayisation rules behind them.
Major Global Festivals Celebrated in New Zealand
Other Public Holiday Calendars in Oceania
Official sources & data
- Public holidaysVisit sourceEmployment New Zealand
Frequently Asked Questions About New Zealand Public Holidays
How many statutory public holidays are observed in New Zealand each year?
New Zealand gazettes official public holidays annually through official government notices. The exact number of observed days is detailed in our official multi-year calendar above.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in New Zealand?
Depending on official decrees, holidays falling on a weekend are commonly transferred to the following Monday to ensure workers receive their statutory paid entitlement.
Where can I download the official New Zealand holiday calendar?
You can download free official calendar files directly on this page above in iCalendar (ICS for Apple/Google/Outlook), CSV spreadsheet, and printable PDF formats.
Are public holiday dates in New Zealand officially confirmed?
Our records strictly track official government gazettes. Current year calendars are confirmed; upcoming provisional years are actively verified against astronomy or legislative circulars and flagged accordingly.
How can I calculate working days and business schedules in New Zealand?
Visit our dedicated Working Days tool linked below, providing precise annual and monthly counts of business days, weekends, and statutory holidays for payroll and project planning.