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Manawatu-Wanganui Public Holidays 2026

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View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Manawatu-Wanganui for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

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    New Year's Day

    Thursday, January 1, 2026

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    Friday, January 2, 2026

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    Provincial anniversary day

    Monday, January 19, 2026

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    Friday, February 6, 2026

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      Good Friday

      Friday, April 3, 2026

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      Monday, April 6, 2026

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      Monday, April 27, 2026

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        Monday, June 1, 2026

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        Friday, July 10, 2026

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            Labour Day

            Monday, October 26, 2026

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            Christmas Day

            Friday, December 25, 2026

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            Boxing Day (observed)

            Monday, December 28, 2026

          About Public Holidays in Manawatu-Wanganui

          Public holidays in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

          This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

          All Public Holidays in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand 2026

          DateDayHolidayType
          January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayPublic Holiday
          January 2, 2026FridayDay after New Year's DayPublic Holiday
          January 19, 2026MondayProvincial anniversary dayPublic Holiday
          February 6, 2026FridayWaitangi DayPublic Holiday
          April 3, 2026FridayGood FridayPublic Holiday
          April 6, 2026MondayEaster MondayPublic Holiday
          April 27, 2026MondayAnzac Day (observed)Public Holiday
          June 1, 2026MondayKing's BirthdayPublic Holiday
          July 10, 2026FridayMatarikiPublic Holiday
          October 26, 2026MondayLabour DayPublic Holiday
          December 25, 2026FridayChristmas DayPublic Holiday
          December 28, 2026MondayBoxing Day (observed)Public Holiday

          All Public Holidays in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand 2027

          DateDayHolidayType
          January 1, 2027FridayNew Year's DayPublic Holiday
          January 4, 2027MondayDay after New Year's Day (observed)Public Holiday
          January 25, 2027MondayProvincial anniversary dayPublic Holiday
          February 8, 2027MondayWaitangi Day (observed)Public Holiday
          March 26, 2027FridayGood FridayPublic Holiday
          March 29, 2027MondayEaster MondayPublic Holiday
          April 26, 2027MondayAnzac Day (observed)Public Holiday
          June 7, 2027MondayKing's BirthdayPublic Holiday
          June 25, 2027FridayMatarikiPublic Holiday
          October 25, 2027MondayLabour DayPublic Holiday
          December 27, 2027MondayChristmas Day (observed)Public Holiday
          December 28, 2027TuesdayBoxing Day (observed)Public Holiday

          Dates are calculated from each holiday's official rule (fixed date, Easter or lunar calendar) using the open-source date-holidays dataset.

          Last updated November 13, 2026. Governments can move or add holidays at short notice, so confirm important dates with an official source.

          Manawatu-Wanganui Holidays Explained

          New Year's Day · January 1

          The first day of the year and the start of New Zealand's summer holiday period. When it falls on a weekend, it is Mondayised for people who don't work that day.

          Day after New Year's Day · January 2

          A second public holiday on 2 January, giving New Zealand two days off at the start of the year.

          Waitangi Day · February 6

          New Zealand's national day on 6 February, marking the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 between the British Crown and Māori chiefs.

          Good Friday · April 3

          The Friday before Easter, when Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus. It starts the Easter long weekend and moves each year with Easter.

          Easter Monday · April 6

          The day after Easter Sunday and the last day of the Easter long weekend. Its date moves each year with Easter.

          Anzac Day (observed) · April 27

          Anzac Day falls on a weekend this year, so for people who don't normally work that day the public holiday is Mondayised to this date. Commemorations are still held on 25 April.

          King's Birthday · June 1

          Marks the official birthday of the monarch, held on the first Monday in June rather than on the King's actual birthday.

          Matariki · July 10

          Celebrates the Māori New Year, marked by the rising of the Matariki star cluster in midwinter. A public holiday since 2022, it always falls on a Friday in June or July.

          Labour Day · October 26

          Held on the fourth Monday in October, commemorating the struggle for the eight-hour working day.

          Christmas Day · December 25

          Celebrates the birth of Jesus on 25 December and falls in the New Zealand summer. When it falls on a weekend, it is Mondayised for people who don't work that day.

          Boxing Day (observed) · December 28

          Boxing Day falls on a weekend this year, so for people who don't normally work that day the holiday moves to this weekday.

          Other Observances in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand 2026

          These dates are marked in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand but are not public holidays, so most offices, schools and shops stay open. Bank holidays only close banks and some businesses.

          DateDayHolidayType
          April 5, 2026SundayEaster SundayObservance

          Frequently Asked Questions

          How many public holidays are there in Manawatu-Wanganui?

          Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand has 12 public holidays in 2026, 1 fewer than the global average of 13.

          Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Manawatu-Wanganui in 2026?

          4 public holidays fall on a weekend in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand in 2026: Anzac Day (Saturday, April 25), Anzac Day (observed) (Saturday, April 25), Boxing Day (Saturday, December 26), Boxing Day (observed) (Saturday, December 26). Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand gives a substitute day off for some of these but not others.

          Does Manawatu-Wanganui give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

          No — Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand does not give a substitute day off when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

          What is the longest break possible in Manawatu-Wanganui in 2026?

          With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand in 2026 is 11 consecutive days off, December 25–January 4, by booking 3 days of leave.

          When is the next public holiday in Manawatu-Wanganui?

          The next public holiday in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand is Christmas Day on December 25, 2026.

          Which holidays in Manawatu-Wanganui change date each year?

          Good Friday, Easter Monday, Queen's Birthday, King's Birthday, Labour Day, Matariki, National Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II do not fall on the same date every year in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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