How many days until New Year's Day in New Zealand?
New Year's Day is a nationwide public holiday in New Zealand. In 2027 it falls on a Friday.
New Year's Day dates in New Zealand
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 1 January 2026 | Nationwide |
| Friday, 1 January 2027 | Nationwide |
Other countries with New Year's Day
A nationwide public holiday with this name also appears in the calendars of: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Caribbean Netherlands, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia and 152 more.
Frequently asked questions
When is New Year's Day in New Zealand?
New Year's Day falls on Thursday, 1 January 2026 and Friday, 1 January 2027.
Is New Year's Day a nationwide public holiday in New Zealand?
Yes, New Year's Day is a public holiday across the whole country.
Does New Year's Day fall on a weekend?
Not in the years listed: New Year's Day falls on a weekday in 2026, 2027.
Which public holiday in New Zealand comes after New Year's Day?
The next one is Day after New Year's Day on Monday, 4 January 2027.
How many days until New Year's Day?
The live countdown at the top of this page shows the days and weeks left. It is calculated from your device's date.
More New Zealand holidays
- 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
- Southland Anniversary Day
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