New Zealand Public Holidays 2027
Public holidays
Mondayisation applies when Waitangi Day or Anzac Day falls on a weekend. Matariki dates are set by the official published list (always a Friday). Regional anniversary days are not included.
Next public holiday in New Zealand
New Zealand 2027
11 holidays · 7 long weekends
January
Fri1New Year's DayJanuary 1· Long weekend- Sat2Day after New Year's DayJanuary 2
February
Sat6Waitangi DayFebruary 6March
Fri26Good FridayFriday before Easter Sunday· Long weekend- Mon29Easter MondayMonday after Easter Sunday· Long weekend
April
Sun25Anzac DayApril 25· Day off Mon, Apr 26· Long weekendJune
Mon7King's BirthdayFirst Monday in June· Long weekend- Fri25MatarikiPublished Māori New Year date (always a Friday)· Long weekend
October
Mon25Labour DayFourth Monday in October· Long weekendDecember
Sat25Christmas DayDecember 25- Sun26Boxing DayDecember 26
New Zealand holidays in 2027
In 2027, New Zealand has 11 11 national public holidays. The year starts with New Year's Day on Friday, January 1 and ends with Boxing Day on Sunday, December 26. 7 of the holidays give a long weekend, including New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday.
5 holidays fall on a weekend: Day after New Year's Day on Saturday, January 2, Waitangi Day on Saturday, February 6, Anzac Day on Sunday, April 25 (day off Monday, April 26), Christmas Day on Saturday, December 25, Boxing Day on Sunday, December 26.
Mondayisation applies when Waitangi Day or Anzac Day falls on a weekend. Matariki dates are set by the official published list (always a Friday). Regional anniversary days are not included.
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Questions
How many public holidays are there in New Zealand in 2027?+
There are 11 11 national public holidays in 2027. 7 of them give you a day off on a Monday or a Friday, so they make a long weekend.
When is the first and the last public holiday in 2027?+
The first is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1. The last is Boxing Day on Sunday, December 26.
Which New Zealand holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?+
Day after New Year's Day (Saturday, January 2); Waitangi Day (Saturday, February 6); Anzac Day (Sunday, April 25), with the day off on Monday, April 26; Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25); Boxing Day (Sunday, December 26).
Are regional holidays in New Zealand included?+
Mondayisation applies when Waitangi Day or Anzac Day falls on a weekend. Matariki dates are set by the official published list (always a Friday). Regional anniversary days are not included.
How do I add New Zealand holidays to my calendar?+
Press the Add to calendar button on this page to download an .ics file with all 11 holidays for 2027. It opens in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook.