🇳🇿 Holiday guide

Public holidays in New Zealand 2027

National and available regional public holidays for 2027, with country-specific scope notes and planning links.

2027 holiday list

Fri, Jan 1

New Year's Day

Official · National

Sat, Jan 2

Day after New Year's Day

Official · National

Mon, Jan 4

Day after New Year's Day (observed)

Official · National

Sat, Feb 6

Waitangi Day

Official · National

Mon, Feb 8

Waitangi Day (observed)

Official · National

Fri, Mar 26

Good Friday

Official · National

Mon, Mar 29

Easter Monday

Official · National

Sun, Apr 25

Anzac Day

Official · National

Mon, Apr 26

Anzac Day (observed)

Official · National

Mon, Jun 7

King's Birthday

Official · National

Fri, Jun 25

Matariki

Official · National

Mon, Oct 25

Labour Day

Official · National

Sat, Dec 25

Christmas Day

Official · National

Sun, Dec 26

Boxing Day

Official · National

Mon, Dec 27

Christmas Day (observed)

Official · National

Tue, Dec 28

Boxing Day (observed)

Official · National

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What the list covers

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.