What's open on ANZAC Day 2026 in New Zealand?
ANZAC Day 2026 falls on 27 April 2026.
ANZAC Day on 25 April honours fallen soldiers. Most retail is closed until 1pm under trading restrictions; supermarkets open in the afternoon and dawn services run nationwide.
Chain opening hours
| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Hours | Verification & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Unichem & Urgent Pharmacy 24h24/7 Duty Designated after-hours pharmacies open on all public holidays Editorial | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | 08:00–22:00 | 2026-04-20 unichem.co.nz |
| Petrol & EV Charging | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 z.co.nz | |
Healthline NZ 24/724/7 Duty Free phone 0800 611 116 available 24 hours every day of the year Editorial0800-611-116 | Urgent Care & Clinics | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 healthline.govt.nz |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 countdown.co.nz |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 newworld.co.nz |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 paknsave.co.nz |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-23 thewarehouse.co.nz |
Estimate | DIY, Garden & Home | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-23 bunnings.co.nz |
Outdoor parcel lockers available 24/7; retail post counters closed Editorial | Post & Parcel Lockers | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 nzpost.co.nz |
| Public Transit & Transport | Reduced hours | Hours Vary | 2026-04-20 at.govt.nz |
Frequently asked questions
Are shops open on ANZAC Day 2026 in New Zealand?
ANZAC Day on 25 April honours fallen soldiers. Most retail is closed until 1pm under trading restrictions; supermarkets open in the afternoon and dawn services run nationwide. Typically closed: banks, government, most retail.
When is ANZAC Day in 2026?
ANZAC Day falls on 27 April 2026 (2026-04-27) in 2026.