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Holiday · New Zealand

Christmas Day

Friday 25 December 2026

← 2026 →
National

Christmas Day is a public holiday in New Zealand on Friday, December 25, 2026. 4-day long weekend without taking vacation days..

Christmas Day es feriado nacional en New Zealand. En 2026 cae en Friday, December 25.

Tipo
Feriado nacional
Non-waivable
No
Qué se celebra ese día Countdown Business days

Long weekend

4-day long weekend without taking vacation days.

Del 25 Dec al 28 Dec

4

days off

Fri

25

Holiday

Sat

26

Weekend

Sun

27

Weekend

Mon

28

Holiday

  • Holiday
  • Vacation
  • Weekend
2026 long weekends

En otros años

Preguntas frecuentes

Is this holiday non-waivable?

The page indicates whether it is marked non-waivable under the current legislation loaded for New Zealand. Always confirm with the official rule or your employer.

Can I make a long weekend with this holiday?

If it falls next to a weekend or between working days, the bridge section shows how many days off you get and which vacation days are worth taking.

Is the date official?

It is indicative according to the current calendars and rules for New Zealand in CivicCalendar. There may be yearly adjustments by decree or overrides.