New Zealand (NZ)
New Zealand is an English-speaking Pacific country known for high trust institutions, dramatic landscapes, outdoor life, and a pragmatic immigration system built around skills, family, study, and investment.
Capital: Wellington
Region: Oceania
Language: English
Currency: NZD (NZ$)
Cost of living: Expensive (index 75)
Emergency: 111
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Public Holidays 2026
11 holidays in New Zealand. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
New Year's Day
Fri 2
Day after New Year's Day Public Holiday
Day after New Year's Day
February 2026
Fri 6
Waitangi Day Public Holiday
Te Ra o Waitangi
April 2026
Fri 3
Good Friday Public Holiday
Good Friday
Mon 6
Easter Monday Public Holiday
Easter Monday
Mon 27
Anzac Day Public Holiday
Anzac Day
Observed Monday 27 April because 25 April falls on a Saturday.
June 2026
Mon 1
King's Birthday Public Holiday
King's Birthday
July 2026
Fri 10
Matariki Public Holiday
Matariki
Māori New Year. Official 2026 date gazetted by the Matariki Advisory Committee.
October 2026
Mon 26
Labour Day Public Holiday
Labour Day
December 2026
Fri 25
Christmas Day Public Holiday
Christmas Day
Mon 28
Boxing Day Public Holiday
Boxing Day
Observed Monday 28 December because 26 December falls on a Saturday.
Note: Some holidays in New Zealand apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.