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New Zealand Public Holidays 2027
All 16 public holidays in New Zealand in 2027, with long weekends and the number of working days in each month.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Friday | New Year's Day | |
| 2 Jan | Saturday | Day after New Year's Day | Saturday |
| 4 Jan | Monday | Day after New Year's Day (observed) Substitute day | Mondayised: observed on this weekday for employees who would not otherwise work on the weekend date |
| 25 Jan | Monday | Wellington Anniversary Day Regional | Region: Wellington. Monday nearest 22 January |
| 1 Feb | Monday | Auckland Anniversary Day Regional | Region: Auckland. Monday nearest 29 January (also Northland and other upper North Island areas) |
| 1 Feb | Monday | Nelson Anniversary Day Regional | Region: Nelson. Monday nearest 1 February |
| 6 Feb | Saturday | Waitangi Day | Saturday |
| 8 Feb | Monday | Waitangi Day (observed) Substitute day | Mondayised: observed on this weekday for employees who would not otherwise work on the weekend date |
| 8 Mar | Monday | Taranaki Anniversary Day Regional | Region: Taranaki. Second Monday in March |
| 22 Mar | Monday | Otago Anniversary Day Regional | Region: Otago. Monday nearest 23 March |
| 26 Mar | Friday | Good Friday | |
| 29 Mar | Monday | Easter Monday | |
| 30 Mar | Tuesday | Southland Anniversary Day Regional | Region: Southland. Easter Tuesday |
| 25 Apr | Sunday | Anzac Day | Sunday |
| 26 Apr | Monday | Anzac Day (observed) Substitute day | Mondayised: observed on this weekday for employees who would not otherwise work on the weekend date |
| 7 Jun | Monday | King's Birthday | First Monday in June |
| 25 Jun | Friday | Matariki | Date set in Te Kāhui o Matariki Public Holiday Act 2022 |
| 27 Sep | Monday | South Canterbury Anniversary Day Regional | Region: South Canterbury. Fourth Monday in September |
| 22 Oct | Friday | Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day Regional | Region: Hawke's Bay. Friday before Labour Day |
| 25 Oct | Monday | Labour Day | Fourth Monday in October |
| 1 Nov | Monday | Marlborough Anniversary Day Regional | Region: Marlborough. First Monday after Labour Day |
| 12 Nov | Friday | Canterbury (Christchurch Show Day) Regional | Region: Canterbury. Second Friday after the first Tuesday in November; North and Central Canterbury |
| 29 Nov | Monday | Westland Anniversary Day Regional | Region: Westland. Monday nearest 1 December; varies within Westland, Greymouth observes official day |
| 29 Nov | Monday | Chatham Islands Anniversary Day Regional | Region: Chatham Islands. Monday nearest 30 November |
| 25 Dec | Saturday | Christmas Day | Saturday |
| 26 Dec | Sunday | Boxing Day | Sunday |
| 27 Dec | Monday | Christmas Day (observed) Substitute day | Mondayised: observed on this weekday for employees who would not otherwise work on the weekend date |
| 28 Dec | Tuesday | Boxing Day (observed) Substitute day | Mondayised: observed on this weekday for employees who would not otherwise work on the weekend date |
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Long weekends in 2027
- New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day – Fri 1 Jan to Mon 4 Jan (4 days)
- Waitangi Day – Sat 6 Feb to Mon 8 Feb (3 days)
- Good Friday, Easter Monday – Fri 26 Mar to Mon 29 Mar (4 days)
- Anzac Day – Sat 24 Apr to Mon 26 Apr (3 days)
- King's Birthday – Sat 5 Jun to Mon 7 Jun (3 days)
- Matariki – Fri 25 Jun to Sun 27 Jun (3 days)
- Labour Day – Sat 23 Oct to Mon 25 Oct (3 days)
- Christmas Day, Boxing Day – Sat 25 Dec to Tue 28 Dec (4 days)
Working days in 2027
| Month | Weekdays | Holidays | Working days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 2 | 19 |
| February | 20 | 1 | 19 |
| March | 23 | 2 | 21 |
| April | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| May | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| June | 22 | 2 | 20 |
| July | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| August | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| September | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| October | 21 | 1 | 20 |
| November | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| December | 23 | 2 | 21 |
| Total | 261 | 11 | 250 |
When Waitangi Day, Anzac Day, Christmas, Boxing Day or the New Year holidays fall on a weekend, the holiday is “Mondayised” for people who wouldn’t normally work that weekend day. Regional anniversary days apply only in their region.
Questions
How many public holidays are there in New Zealand in 2027?
New Zealand has 16 public holidays dates in 2027, and 11 of them fall on a weekday.
How many working days are in 2027 in New Zealand?
There are 250 working days in New Zealand in 2027: 261 weekdays minus 11 public holidays on weekdays.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
In 2027, Day after New Year's Day (observed) is on Monday 4 January 2027; Waitangi Day (observed) is on Monday 8 February 2027; Anzac Day (observed) is on Monday 26 April 2027; Christmas Day (observed) is on Monday 27 December 2027; Boxing Day (observed) is on Tuesday 28 December 2027.
When are the long weekends in 2027?
8 long weekends: New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day (Fri 1 Jan); Waitangi Day (Sat 6 Feb); Good Friday, Easter Monday (Fri 26 Mar); Anzac Day (Sat 24 Apr); King's Birthday (Sat 5 Jun); Matariki (Fri 25 Jun); Labour Day (Sat 23 Oct); Christmas Day, Boxing Day (Sat 25 Dec).
Source: www.employment.govt.nz. Dates were checked on 9 October 2026; governments occasionally add or move holidays, so check the official list for anything important.