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Long weekends in New Zealand 2027

Find practical 2027 holiday breaks using New Zealand’s usual weekend and national public holidays.

Best holiday breaks

4-day breakNew Year's Day

Fri, Jan 1–Mon, Jan 4, 2027

No bridge day needed

4-day breakDay after New Year's Day

Sat, Jan 2–Tue, Jan 5, 2027

Take Tue, Jan 5 off

3-day breakDay after New Year's Day (observed)

Sun, Jan 3–Tue, Jan 5, 2027

Take Tue, Jan 5 off

4-day breakWaitangi Day

Fri, Feb 5–Mon, Feb 8, 2027

Take Fri, Feb 5 off

4-day breakGood Friday

Fri, Mar 26–Mon, Mar 29, 2027

No bridge day needed

4-day breakEaster Monday

Sat, Mar 27–Tue, Mar 30, 2027

Take Tue, Mar 30 off

4-day breakAnzac Day

Fri, Apr 23–Mon, Apr 26, 2027

Take Fri, Apr 23 off

4-day breakKing's Birthday

Fri, Jun 4–Mon, Jun 7, 2027

Take Fri, Jun 4 off

4-day breakMatariki

Thu, Jun 24–Sun, Jun 27, 2027

Take Thu, Jun 24 off

4-day breakLabour Day

Fri, Oct 22–Mon, Oct 25, 2027

Take Fri, Oct 22 off

4-day breakChristmas Day

Sat, Dec 25–Tue, Dec 28, 2027

No bridge day needed

4-day breakBoxing Day

Sun, Dec 26–Wed, Dec 29, 2027

Take Wed, Dec 29 off

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Local calculation

The calculation uses Saturday and Sunday as the normal weekend. National public holidays are supplemented by provincial anniversary days. Mondayisation rules can move the observed day for selected holidays.

Source and coverage

Official annual calendar checked. Nationwide public holidays and statutory Mondayisation; regional anniversary days are omitted.

Primary source: Employment New Zealand holiday and anniversary calendar. Critical payroll, legal and travel dates should still be confirmed with the relevant local authority.