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New Zealand Holidays 2026

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Holidays and Observances in 2026

1Jan
New Year's Day

1 January 2026 (Thursday)

2Jan
Day after New Year's Day

2 January 2026 (Friday)

19Jan
Wellington Anniversary Day

19 January 2026 (Monday)

26Jan
Auckland Anniversary Day

26 January 2026 (Monday)

2Feb
Nelson Anniversary Day

2 February 2026 (Monday)

6Feb
Waitangi Day

6 February 2026 (Friday)

9Mar
Taranaki Anniversary Day

9 March 2026 (Monday)

23Mar
Otago Anniversary Day

23 March 2026 (Monday)

3Apr
Good Friday

3 April 2026 (Friday)

6Apr
Easter Monday

6 April 2026 (Monday)

7Apr
Southland Anniversary Day

7 April 2026 (Tuesday)

25Apr
Anzac Day

25 April 2026 (Saturday)

27Apr
Anzac Day Holiday

27 April 2026 (Monday)

1Jun
King's Birthday

1 June 2026 (Monday)

10Jun
Matariki

10 June 2026 (Wednesday)

28Sep
South Canterbury Anniversary Day

28 September 2026 (Monday)

23Oct
Hawkes' Bay Anniversary Day

23 October 2026 (Friday)

26Oct
Labour Day

26 October 2026 (Monday)

2Nov
Marlborough Anniversary Day

2 November 2026 (Monday)

13Nov
Canterbury Anniversary Day

13 November 2026 (Friday)

30Nov
Westland Anniversary Day

30 November 2026 (Monday)

30Nov
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day

30 November 2026 (Monday)

25Dec
Christmas Day

25 December 2026 (Friday)

26Dec
Boxing Day

26 December 2026 (Saturday)

28Dec
Boxing Day Holiday

28 December 2026 (Monday)

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