PublicShut

Matariki

Friday, 10 Jul 2026 · New Zealand · Nationwide · Public holiday

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Bridge day check

Falls on a Friday, so it makes a three-day weekend with no leave needed.

What the day is for

The Māori new year, set by the rising of the Matariki star cluster, and the first public holiday anywhere to come from indigenous tradition. Dawn ceremonies, remembrance of those who died in the past year, and shared food.

Do shops and banks close?

Banks, offices and many shops closed.

Getting around

Holiday services with extra early runs to dawn ceremony sites.

See the full New Zealand holiday calendar or count the working days.