New Zealand Long Weekends 2026
| Holiday | Break | Days off | Leave needed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, 1 Jan - Sun, 4 Jan 2026 | 4 days | take Fri off | Past |
| Day after New Year's Day | Fri, 2 Jan - Sun, 4 Jan 2026 | 3 days | None | Past |
| Waitangi Day | Fri, 6 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb 2026 | 3 days | None | Past |
| Good Friday | Fri, 3 Apr - Sun, 5 Apr 2026 | 3 days | None | Past |
| Easter Monday | Sat, 4 Apr - Mon, 6 Apr 2026 | 3 days | None | Past |
| Anzac Day (observed) | Sat, 25 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr 2026 | 3 days | None | Past |
| King's Birthday | Sat, 30 May - Mon, 1 Jun 2026 | 3 days | None | Past |
| Matariki | Fri, 10 Jul - Sun, 12 Jul 2026 | 3 days | None | Past |
| Labour Day | Sat, 24 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct 2026 | 3 days | None | 4 days remaining |
| Christmas Day | Fri, 25 Dec - Sun, 27 Dec 2026 | 3 days | None | 66 days remaining |
| Boxing Day (observed) | Sat, 26 Dec - Mon, 28 Dec 2026 | 3 days | None | 67 days remaining |
A holiday on Friday or Monday gives three days. A Thursday or Tuesday holiday becomes four days with one day of leave. Weekend holidays are not listed.