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Taranaki Public Holidays 2026

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View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Taranaki 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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    Provincial anniversary day

    Monday, March 9, 2026

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    Good Friday

    Friday, April 3, 2026

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    Monday, April 6, 2026

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    Anzac Day (observed)

    Monday, April 27, 2026

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      Matariki

      Friday, July 10, 2026

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          Labour Day

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          Boxing Day (observed)

          Monday, December 28, 2026

        About Public Holidays in Taranaki

        Public holidays in Taranaki, 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 Taranaki, New Zealand 2026

        DateDayHolidayType
        January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayPublic Holiday
        January 2, 2026FridayDay after New Year's DayPublic Holiday
        February 6, 2026FridayWaitangi DayPublic Holiday
        March 9, 2026MondayProvincial anniversary 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 Taranaki, New Zealand 2027

        DateDayHolidayType
        January 1, 2027FridayNew Year's DayPublic Holiday
        January 4, 2027MondayDay after New Year's Day (observed)Public Holiday
        February 8, 2027MondayWaitangi Day (observed)Public Holiday
        March 8, 2027MondayProvincial anniversary dayPublic 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.

        Taranaki 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 Taranaki, New Zealand 2026

        These dates are marked in Taranaki, 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 Taranaki?

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

        Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Taranaki in 2026?

        4 public holidays fall on a weekend in Taranaki, 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). Taranaki, New Zealand gives a substitute day off for some of these but not others.

        Does Taranaki give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

        No — Taranaki, 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 Taranaki in 2026?

        With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Taranaki, 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 Taranaki?

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

        Which holidays in Taranaki 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, Provincial anniversary day do not fall on the same date every year in Taranaki, New Zealand, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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