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New Zealand Public Holidays 2028

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.

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New Zealand 2028

11 holidays · 7 long weekends

  • January

    Sat
    1
    New Year's Day
    January 1
  • Sun
    2
    Day after New Year's Day
    January 2

  • February

    Sun
    6
    Waitangi Day
    February 6· Day off Mon, Feb 7· Long weekend

  • April

    Fri
    14
    Good Friday
    Friday before Easter Sunday· Long weekend
  • Mon
    17
    Easter Monday
    Monday after Easter Sunday· Long weekend
  • Tue
    25
    Anzac Day
    April 25

  • June

    Mon
    5
    King's Birthday
    First Monday in June· Long weekend

  • July

    Fri
    14
    Matariki
    Published Māori New Year date (always a Friday)· Long weekend

  • October

    Mon
    23
    Labour Day
    Fourth Monday in October· Long weekend

  • December

    Mon
    25
    Christmas Day
    December 25· Long weekend
  • Tue
    26
    Boxing Day
    December 26

New Zealand holidays in 2028

In 2028, New Zealand has 11 11 national public holidays. The year starts with New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1 and ends with Boxing Day on Tuesday, December 26. 7 of the holidays give a long weekend, including Waitangi Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday.

3 holidays fall on a weekend: New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1, Day after New Year's Day on Sunday, January 2, Waitangi Day on Sunday, February 6 (day off Monday, February 7).

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 2028?+

There are 11 11 national public holidays in 2028. 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 2028?+

The first is New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1. The last is Boxing Day on Tuesday, December 26.

Which New Zealand holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?+

New Year's Day (Saturday, January 1); Day after New Year's Day (Sunday, January 2); Waitangi Day (Sunday, February 6), with the day off on Monday, February 7.

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 2028. It opens in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook.