New Zealand
Capital: Wellington
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About
New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island and the South Island —and over 600 smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest island country by area and lies east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and south of the islands of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. The country's varied topography and sharp mountain peaks, including the Southern Alps, owe much to tectonic uplift and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, and its most populous city is Auckland.
When things are closed
Upcoming public holidays in New Zealand. On these dates, expect banks, post offices, and government services to close. Many shops and museums close or run shortened hours; transit typically still runs.
Dominion Day · Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day
Regional, not nationwide
September 28, 2026
Monday
Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Regional, not nationwide
October 23, 2026
Friday
Labour Day
October 26, 2026
Monday
Marlborough Anniversary Day
Regional, not nationwide
November 2, 2026
Monday
Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day · Canterbury Anniversary Day
Regional, not nationwide
November 13, 2026
Friday
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Cities (2)
References4
These references support the changing or licensed material on this page. Personal notes and ordinary geographic facts are not footnoted individually. Entry rules can change, so verify them before booking.
- Travel practicalities. Entry, driving, electricity, water, and official application context. Related: Driving side, World Standards, CDC Yellow Book, WHO drinking-water guidance, Official eVisa portal.
- Country background. Wikipedia summary may be clipped or paraphrased. Numeric baselines are cross-checked with Wikidata.
