See the public and regional holidays that can affect delivery times. Please note that public holidays that fall on weekends may be observed on another day (Friday or Monday).
Public holidays
| Public holiday | 2026 dates |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 January |
| Day after NYD | 2 January |
| Waitangi Day | 6 February |
| Good Friday | 3 April |
| Easter Monday | 6 April |
| ANZAC Day | 25 April |
| King's Birthday | 1 June |
| Matariki | 10 July |
| Labour Day | 26 October |
| Christmas Day | 25 December |
| Boxing Day | 26 December |
Regional anniversary dates
| Region | Date 2026 anniversary is observed |
|---|---|
| Auckland | Monday 26 January |
| Canterbury (South) | Monday 28 September |
| Canterbury | Friday 13 November |
| Chatham Islands | Monday 30 November |
| Hawke’s Bay | Friday 23 October |
| Marlborough | Monday 2 November |
| Nelson | Monday 2 February |
| Otago | Monday 23 March |
| Southland | Tuesday 7 April |
| Taranaki | Monday 9 March |
| Wellington | Monday 19 January |
| Westland | Monday 30 November |
Please allow one to two extra working days for delivery when sending over the above periods.
Delivery targets
Delivery targets are guidelines only and we do not guarantee that your item will reach its destination within the delivery target. Delivery to and from rural or remote areas may take longer. For the purpose of delivery targets, the day in which a mail item is accepted by us is day zero. If you post an item over the counter in a New Zealand Post retail outlet after that day’s final clearance, day zero will be the next working day.
You can expect that items sent overseas will usually arrive at their destination within the timeframe specified for each service. Because we do not directly control all parts of the delivery chain, we cannot guarantee that your items will always reach its destination within the delivery target. Delivery to areas outside major cities, or where your item is dutiable or held in Customs, may take longer.