New Zealand — time, weather and useful information
Country page for New Zealand: local time and weather in its cities, key facts, norms and traditions, tips for tourists and important warnings for travellers.
Country at a glance
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Cities of the country on the map
About this country
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Norms and traditions
Tips for tourists
What a traveller should keep in mind
Public holidays 2026
| 01.01 | New Year's Day · every year |
| 02.01.2026 | Day after New Year's Day |
| 19.01.2026 | Wellington Anniversary Day |
| 26.01.2026 | Auckland Anniversary Day |
| 02.02.2026 | Nelson Anniversary Day |
| 06.02.2026 | Waitangi Day |
| 09.03.2026 | Taranaki Anniversary Day |
| 23.03.2026 | Otago Anniversary Day |
| 03.04.2026 | Good Friday |
| 06.04.2026 | Easter Monday |
| 07.04.2026 | Southland Anniversary Day |
| 27.04.2026 | Anzac Day |
| 01.06.2026 | King's Birthday |
| 10.07.2026 | Matariki |
| 28.09.2026 | Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day |
| 23.10.2026 | Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day |
| 26.10.2026 | Labour Day |
| 02.11.2026 | Marlborough Anniversary Day |
| 13.11.2026 | Canterbury Anniversary Day |
| 30.11.2026 | Chatham Islands Anniversary Day |
| 30.11.2026 | Westland Anniversary Day |
| 25.12.2026 | Christmas Day |
| 28.12 | Boxing Day · every year |
Traveler safety
☀️ Strong sun, burn risk
🌐 Earthquakes
🌊 Strong currents / rip tides
General guidance for tourists. Before travelling, check your government’s official travel advisories.
The country profile is general reference information describing customs and everyday details for travellers. Before your trip, check the current entry rules and the official travel advice of your government.