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New Zealand Public Holidays 2029

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 2029

11 holidays · 6 long weekends

  • January

    Mon
    1
    New Year's Day
    January 1· Long weekend
  • Tue
    2
    Day after New Year's Day
    January 2
  • February

    Tue
    6
    Waitangi Day
    February 6
  • March

    Fri
    30
    Good Friday
    Friday before Easter Sunday· Long weekend
  • April

    Mon
    2
    Easter Monday
    Monday after Easter Sunday· Long weekend
  • Wed
    25
    Anzac Day
    April 25
  • June

    Mon
    4
    King's Birthday
    First Monday in June· Long weekend
  • July

    Fri
    6
    Matariki
    Published Māori New Year date (always a Friday)· Long weekend
  • October

    Mon
    22
    Labour Day
    Fourth Monday in October· Long weekend
  • December

    Tue
    25
    Christmas Day
    December 25
  • Wed
    26
    Boxing Day
    December 26

New Zealand holidays in 2029

In 2029, New Zealand has 11 11 national public holidays. The year starts with New Year's Day on Monday, January 1 and ends with Boxing Day on Wednesday, December 26. 6 of the holidays give a long weekend, including New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday.

All holidays in 2029 fall on weekdays, so none of them are lost to a weekend.

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 2029?+

There are 11 11 national public holidays in 2029. 6 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 2029?+

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

Which New Zealand holidays fall on a weekend in 2029?+

None. Every public holiday in 2029 falls on a weekday.

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 2029. It opens in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook.