Working days in New Zealand 2026
Count working days, weekends and public holidays in New Zealand between two dates.
- Jan 1, 2026
- Jan 2, 2026
- Feb 6, 2026
- Apr 3, 2026
- Apr 6, 2026
- Dec 25, 2026
Public holidays in New Zealand (2026)
New Zealand has 8 national public holidays in 2026. Those that fall on a weekday reduce the number of working days.
| Date | Day of week |
|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday |
| January 2 | Friday |
| February 6 | Friday |
| April 3 | Friday |
| April 6 | Monday |
| April 25 | Saturday |
| December 25 | Friday |
| December 26 | Saturday |
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in New Zealand?
Pick any date range and we count the weekdays, then subtract public holidays that fall on a weekday.
Are public holidays included?
Yes. National public holidays in New Zealand are excluded from working days and listed for your range.
Are weekends counted?
No. Saturdays and Sundays are excluded automatically; only Monday to Friday are counted as working days.
Do public holidays that fall on a weekend reduce the count?
No. A holiday on a Saturday or Sunday does not reduce working days, because weekends are already excluded. That is why a country with twelve public holidays may lose only nine working days in a given year.
Which holidays are used for the count?
We use the official national public holidays of New Zealand for the selected year and exclude the ones that fall on a weekday.