New Zealand Holidays & National Days 2026
Here is every national day, public holiday and special observance connected with New Zealand on National Day Review — sorted by date for 2026, with a live countdown to the next one. Open any day to read its history, traditions, facts, wishes and messages.
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Movember
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Remembrance Day
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Christmas Day
Christmas Day on December 25 celebrates the birth of Jesus. Why December 25, history timeline, symbols, food around the world, Christmas in…
Boxing Day
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New Year’s Eve
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New Year's Day
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New Zealand Holidays & National Days in 2026 — Month by Month
January 1
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Next: January 1, 2027 |
September 1
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 6 | Sunday | Father's Day (New Zealand & Australia) | Next: September 5, 2027 |
November 2
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1 – November 30 | Sunday | Movember | in 8 days |
| November 11 | Wednesday | Remembrance Day | in 18 days |
December 3
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | in 62 days |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | in 63 days |
| December 31 | Thursday | New Year’s Eve | in 68 days |