Public holidays in New Zealand 2026 and 2027
New Zealand has 16 public holidays in 2027. Every national holiday for 2026 and 2027 is listed below with its date and day of the week.
Public holidays in New Zealand 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Fri, Jan 2, 2026 | Day after New Year's Day |
| Fri, Feb 6, 2026 | Waitangi Day |
| Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Mon, Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| Sat, Apr 25, 2026 | Anzac Day |
| Mon, Apr 27, 2026 | Anzac Day (observed) |
| Mon, Jun 1, 2026 | King's Birthday |
| Fri, Jul 10, 2026 | Matariki |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | Labour Day |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | Boxing Day |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Boxing Day (observed) |
Public holidays in New Zealand 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Sat, Jan 2, 2027 | Day after New Year's Day |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Day after New Year's Day (observed) |
| Sat, Feb 6, 2027 | Waitangi Day |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | Waitangi Day (observed) |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Sun, Apr 25, 2027 | Anzac Day |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | Anzac Day (observed) |
| Mon, Jun 7, 2027 | King's Birthday |
| Fri, Jun 25, 2027 | Matariki |
| Mon, Oct 25, 2027 | Labour Day |
| Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Sun, Dec 26, 2027 | Boxing Day |
| Mon, Dec 27, 2027 | Christmas Day (observed) |
| Tue, Dec 28, 2027 | Boxing Day (observed) |
Holiday data from the open-source holidays project.
Seasons in New Zealand
New Zealand is in the Southern Hemisphere, so its seasons are the opposite of North America and Europe: Christmas falls in summer.
| Season | Months (meteorological) | Astronomical start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | September, October, November | September 23, 2027 (equinox) |
| Summer | December, January, February | December 22, 2027 (solstice) |
| Fall (autumn) | March, April, May | March 20, 2027 (equinox) |
| Winter | June, July, August | June 21, 2027 (solstice) |
See the equinox, summer solstice and winter solstice pages for exact times.
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2027?
16 days in 2027 are public holidays in New Zealand, counting days that are moved or observed on another date.
What is the next public holiday in New Zealand?
The next one is shown at the top of this page and updates every day. The full lists for 2026 and 2027 are below.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in New Zealand?
These are the national public holidays. Some states, provinces or regions add their own days, and banks or schools may follow a slightly different list.
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