Bank Holidays
Bank Holidays in New Zealand
New Zealand has 25 bank holidays in 2026 and 23 in 2027. See every date, day of the week, and how to plan your time off.
New Zealand Bank Holidays 2026
Full details25 bank holidays23 on a weekday2 on a weekend
| Date | Bank Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day | Thu |
| Friday 2 January | Day after New Year's Day | Fri |
| Monday 19 January | Wellington Anniversary Day | Mon |
| Monday 26 January | Auckland Anniversary Day | Mon |
| Monday 2 February | Nelson Anniversary Day | Mon |
| Friday 6 February | Waitangi Day | Fri |
| Monday 9 March | Taranaki Anniversary Day | Mon |
| Monday 23 March | Otago Anniversary Day | Mon |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday | Fri |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday | Mon |
| Tuesday 7 April | Southland Anniversary Day | Tue |
| Saturday 25 April | ANZAC Day | Weekend |
| Monday 27 April | Anzac Day | Mon |
| Monday 1 June | King's Birthday | Mon |
| Friday 10 July | Matariki | Fri |
| Monday 28 September | Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day | Mon |
| Friday 23 October | Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day | Fri |
| Monday 26 October | Labour Day | Mon |
| Monday 2 November | Marlborough Anniversary Day | Mon |
| Friday 13 November | Canterbury Anniversary Day | Fri |
| Monday 30 November | Chatham Islands Anniversary Day | Mon |
| Monday 30 November | Westland Anniversary Day | Mon |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day | Fri |
| Saturday 26 December | Boxing Day | Weekend |
| Monday 28 December | Boxing Day | Mon |
New Zealand Bank Holidays 2027
Full details23 bank holidays23 on a weekday
| Date | Bank Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 January | New Year's Day | Fri |
| Monday 4 January | Day after New Year's Day | Mon |
| Monday 25 January | Wellington Anniversary Day | Mon |
| Monday 1 February | Auckland Anniversary Day | Mon |
| Monday 1 February | Nelson Anniversary Day | Mon |
| Monday 8 February | Waitangi Day | Mon |
| Monday 8 March | Taranaki Anniversary Day | Mon |
| Monday 22 March | Otago Anniversary Day | Mon |
| Friday 26 March | Good Friday | Fri |
| Monday 29 March | Easter Monday | Mon |
| Tuesday 30 March | Southland Anniversary Day | Tue |
| Monday 26 April | Anzac Day | Mon |
| Monday 7 June | King's Birthday | Mon |
| Friday 25 June | Matariki | Fri |
| Monday 27 September | Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day | Mon |
| Friday 22 October | Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day | Fri |
| Monday 25 October | Labour Day | Mon |
| Monday 1 November | Marlborough Anniversary Day | Mon |
| Friday 12 November | Canterbury Anniversary Day | Fri |
| Monday 29 November | Chatham Islands Anniversary Day | Mon |
| Monday 29 November | Westland Anniversary Day | Mon |
| Monday 27 December | Christmas Day | Mon |
| Tuesday 28 December | Boxing Day | Tue |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many bank holidays does New Zealand have in 2026?
- New Zealand has 25 bank holidays in 2026.
- Are bank holidays the same as public holidays?
- In most English-speaking countries, bank holidays and public holidays refer to the same days — official days off legislated by the government. The term 'bank holiday' originated in the UK when banks were required to close on certain days, and the name stuck even as the concept expanded to all workers.
- What happens if a New Zealand public holiday falls on a weekend?
- New Zealand 'mondayises' public holidays — if a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday. This ensures all workers receive the benefit regardless of when in the week the holiday falls.
- Are there any regional public holidays in New Zealand?
- Yes. In addition to the 12 nationwide public holidays, each region has one Anniversary Day based on the date its province was founded. These dates vary by region and are additional to the national holidays.
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