Christmas Day is a public holiday in New Zealand, observed on December 25, 2026. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.
Holiday Details
| Holiday | Christmas Day |
| Local Name | Christmas Day |
| Date | December 25, 2026 |
| Country |  New Zealand |
| Type | Public |
| National | Yes — observed nationwide |
Frequently Asked Questions
All Public Holidays in New Zealand
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | Public |
| 2026-01-02 | Day after New Year's Day | Public |
| 2026-01-19 | Wellington Anniversary Day | Public |
| 2026-01-26 | Auckland Anniversary Day | Public |
| 2026-02-02 | Nelson Anniversary Day | Public |
| 2026-02-06 | Waitangi Day | Public |
| 2026-03-09 | Taranaki Anniversary Day | Public |
| 2026-03-23 | Otago Anniversary Day | Public |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | Public |
| 2026-04-06 | Easter Monday | Public |
| 2026-04-07 | Southland Anniversary Day | Public |
| 2026-04-27 | Anzac Day | Public |
| 2026-06-01 | King's Birthday | Public |
| 2026-07-10 | Matariki | Public |
| 2026-09-28 | Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day | Public |
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