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Long Weekends 2026
See which official New Zealand holidays create three-day breaks, four-day breaks, or one-leave-day opportunities.
Showing 8 long-weekend opportunities.
| Holiday | Break | Days | Leave strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 4-day weekend | January 1-4, 2026 | 4 days | No extra leave needed |
| Waitangi Day 3-day weekend | February 6-8, 2026 | 3 days | No extra leave needed |
| Good Friday 4-day weekend | April 3-6, 2026 | 4 days | No extra leave needed |
| Anzac Day (observed) 3-day weekend | April 25-27, 2026 | 3 days | No extra leave needed |
| Queen's Birthday 3-day weekend | 29 May-31 May 2026 | 3 days | No extra leave needed |
| Matariki 3-day weekend | September 26-28, 2026 | 3 days | No extra leave needed |
| Labour Day 3-day weekend | October 24-26, 2026 | 3 days | No extra leave needed |
| Christmas Day 4-day weekend | December 25-28, 2026 | 4 days | No extra leave needed |
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