Maximise your leave
Maximise your 2026 annual leave in New Zealand
New Zealand’s 2026 public holidays create 11 long-weekend opportunities — 10 free, 1with a single bridge day. Here’s exactly when to book.
The best long weekends to book in New Zealand, 2026
- Day after New Year's Day — 2026-01-02 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Waitangi Day — 2026-02-06 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Good Friday — 2026-04-03 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Easter Monday — 2026-04-06 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Anzac Day — 2026-04-27 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- King's Birthday — 2026-06-01 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Matariki — 2026-07-10 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Labour Day — 2026-10-26 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Christmas Day — 2026-12-25 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Boxing Day — 2026-12-28 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- New Year's Day — 2026-01-01 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
Get your full optimised year
The plays above are the obvious wins. The planner combines public holidays, weekends and your whole leave budget into the most efficient plan — including the long Easter and Christmas stacks.