How many days until Christmas Day in New Zealand?
Christmas Day is a nationwide public holiday in New Zealand. In 2026 it falls on a Friday.
Christmas Day dates in New Zealand
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Friday, 25 December 2026 | Nationwide |
| Monday, 27 December 2027 | Nationwide |
Other countries with Christmas Day
A nationwide public holiday with this name also appears in the calendars of: Albania, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Caribbean Netherlands, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia, Congo, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba and 137 more.
Frequently asked questions
When is Christmas Day in New Zealand?
Christmas Day falls on Friday, 25 December 2026 and Monday, 27 December 2027.
Is Christmas Day a nationwide public holiday in New Zealand?
Yes, Christmas Day is a public holiday across the whole country.
Does Christmas Day fall on a weekend?
Not in the years listed: Christmas Day falls on a weekday in 2026, 2027.
Which public holiday in New Zealand comes after Christmas Day?
The next one is Boxing Day on Monday, 28 December 2026.
How many days until Christmas Day?
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More New Zealand holidays
- New Year's Day
- Day after New Year's Day
- Wellington Anniversary Day
- Auckland Anniversary Day
- Nelson Anniversary Day
- Waitangi Day
- Taranaki Anniversary Day
- Otago Anniversary Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
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