NZ · Oceania · 2026
New Zealand Holidays 2026
Complete list of public holidays, festivals, and observances in New Zealand — with dates you can plan travel, work, and events around.
Looking up New Zealand public holidays 2026? This page lists 12 dated entries across the year (public, festival, religious, and observance). Use the month cards below for a quick scan, or open the interactive calendar for Google Calendar–style day markers. TimeVent also links related worldwide events and live clocks for cities in New Zealand.
January holidays in New Zealand
- New Year's Day public
February holidays in New Zealand
- Waitangi Day public
March holidays in New Zealand
- International Women's Day observance
April holidays in New Zealand
- ANZAC Day public
May holidays in New Zealand
- Labour Day / May Day public
October holidays in New Zealand
- United Nations Day observance
- Halloween festival
November holidays in New Zealand
- All Saints' Day religious
- Veterans / Remembrance Day observance
- Thanksgiving (US — 4th Thu approx 2026) festival
December holidays in New Zealand
- Christmas Day religious
- New Year's Eve observance
About New Zealand holidays
How many public holidays are there in New Zealand in 2026?
TimeVent lists 12 holiday and observance dates for New Zealand in 2026, including about 4 public / national holidays and 4 festival or religious dates. Lunar dates may be approximate — always confirm with local authorities for banking or travel.
Where can I see New Zealand holidays on a calendar?
Open the New Zealand 2026 calendar for month grids with colour-coded markers, or stay on this page for a month-by-month list.
Does this include religious and festival dates?
Yes. Entries are tagged as public, festival, religious, or observance so you can scan what matters for travel, schools, and business planning.