NZ Public Holidays 2026 & 2027
Every New Zealand public holiday for 2026 and 2027, with Mondayised dates, long weekends, regional anniversary days, leave hacks and free holiday pay calculators.
Trusted New Zealand holiday information, planning tools, and calculators.
Upcoming NZ public holidays
National public holidays only. When a holiday falls on a weekend, it is observed on the following Monday (or Tuesday) for people who don’t normally work that weekend day. Regional anniversary days are listed on the 2027 and 2026 pages.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Labour Day | Monday 26 October 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December 2026 |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December 2026 (observed Monday 28 December) |
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday 1 January 2027 |
| Day after New Year's Day | Saturday 2 January 2027 (observed Monday 4 January) |
| Waitangi Day | Saturday 6 February 2027 (observed Monday 8 February) |
| Good Friday | Friday 26 March 2027 |
| Easter Monday | Monday 29 March 2027 |
| ANZAC Day | Sunday 25 April 2027 (observed Monday 26 April) |
| King's Birthday | Monday 7 June 2027 |
| Matariki | Friday 25 June 2027 |
| Labour Day | Monday 25 October 2027 |
| Christmas Day | Saturday 25 December 2027 (observed Monday 27 December) |
| Boxing Day | Sunday 26 December 2027 (observed Tuesday 28 December) |
Dates checked against Employment New Zealand. Guide only.
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Regional Anniversary Holidays in New Zealand
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the public holidays in New Zealand?
New Zealand public holidays include New Year’s Day, Waitangi Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, ANZAC Day, King’s Birthday, Matariki, Labour Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.
What is the NZ Holiday Planner?
The NZ Holiday Planner is an interactive tool that helps people maximize annual leave and discover the best long weekend opportunities in New Zealand.
What are regional anniversary holidays?
Regional anniversary holidays are local public holidays observed in different parts of New Zealand such as Auckland Anniversary Day and Wellington Anniversary Day.
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