Marlborough, NZ Public Holidays 2026

Public holidays in Marlborough, with the official days off.

Checked against the official list. We compared every date with Employment New Zealand: Public holidays and anniversary dates.
10public holidays
12fall on a weekday
11long weekends (Mon or Fri)
249working days in 2026

Public holidays in 2026

New Year's Day
Jan 1Thursday
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Day after New Year's Day
Jan 2Friday
Passed
Waitangi Day
Feb 6Friday
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Good Friday
Apr 3Friday
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Easter Monday
Apr 6Monday
Passed
Anzac Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Apr 27Monday
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King's Birthday
Jun 1Monday
Passed
Matariki
Jul 10Friday
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Labour Day
Oct 26Monday
Today
Marlborough Anniversary Day
Nov 2Monday
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Christmas Day
Dec 25Friday
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Boxing Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Dec 28Monday
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Working days in 2026

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January22220
February20119
March22022
April22319
May21021
June22121
July23122
August21021
September22022
October22121
November21120
December23221
Total26112249

Where these dates come from

Official source: Employment New Zealand: Public holidays and anniversary dates

Weekend rule: Public holidays are "Mondayised": when one falls on a weekend and you would not normally work that day, it moves to the next working day. The dates shown are those weekdays.

National public holidays are "Mondayised": when one falls on a weekend, it moves to the next working day. Pick your region to add its anniversary day.

Last checked: October 23, 2026 (official lists for 2026 and 2027)

Employers can give extra days off, and some workers are covered by different rules. If a date matters for pay or a legal deadline, confirm it with your employer or the official source.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the next public holiday?
Labour Day on Monday, October 26, 2026.
How many public holidays are there in Marlborough in 2026?
There are 10 public holidays: New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day, Waitangi Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, King's Birthday, Matariki, Labour Day, Marlborough Anniversary Day, Christmas Day. 12 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2026.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
Public holidays are "Mondayised": when one falls on a weekend and you would not normally work that day, it moves to the next working day. The dates shown are those weekdays.
How many working days are there in 2026?
249 working days: 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 12 public holidays that fall on a weekday.