New Zealand Public Holidays 2027
There are 11 public holidays in New Zealand in 2027.
All New Zealand public holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| 4 January 2027 | Monday | Day after New Year’s Day (Mondayised) 2 January is a Saturday |
| 8 February 2027 | Monday | Waitangi Day (Mondayised) 6 February is a Saturday |
| 26 March 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 29 March 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 26 April 2027 | Monday | Anzac Day (Mondayised) 25 April is a Sunday |
| 7 June 2027 | Monday | King’s Birthday |
| 25 June 2027 | Friday | Matariki |
| 25 October 2027 | Monday | Labour Day |
| 27 December 2027 | Monday | Christmas Day (Mondayised) 25 December is a Saturday |
| 28 December 2027 | Tuesday | Boxing Day (Mondayised) 26 December is a Sunday |
2027 at a glance
Public Holidays
11
On a weekday
11
Working days
250
Long weekends
8
Working days = 261 weekdays in 2027 minus the 11 public holidays that fall Monday to Friday. Regional, part-day and optional days are not deducted. For a custom range, use the business days calculator.
Long weekends in New Zealand in 2027
- 4 days off: Friday 1 January 2027 to Monday 4 January 2027 (New Year’s Day, Day after New Year’s Day (Mondayised))
- 3 days off: Saturday 6 February 2027 to Monday 8 February 2027 (Waitangi Day (Mondayised))
- 4 days off: Friday 26 March 2027 to Monday 29 March 2027 (Good Friday, Easter Monday)
- 3 days off: Saturday 24 April 2027 to Monday 26 April 2027 (Anzac Day (Mondayised))
- 3 days off: Saturday 5 June 2027 to Monday 7 June 2027 (King’s Birthday)
- 3 days off: Friday 25 June 2027 to Sunday 27 June 2027 (Matariki)
- 3 days off: Saturday 23 October 2027 to Monday 25 October 2027 (Labour Day)
- 4 days off: Saturday 25 December 2027 to Tuesday 28 December 2027 (Christmas Day (Mondayised), Boxing Day (Mondayised))
A long weekend is three or more days in a row made up of Saturdays, Sundays and full-day public holidays.
Regional anniversary days 2027
One extra public holiday applies in each region. These are the observed dates published by Employment New Zealand, which warns that local councils have the final say, so check yours.
| Region | Observed date |
|---|---|
| Wellington | Monday 25 January 2027 |
| Auckland Also Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne and Manawatū-Whanganui (most areas) | Monday 1 February 2027 |
| Nelson | Monday 1 February 2027 |
| Taranaki | Monday 8 March 2027 |
| Otago | Monday 22 March 2027 |
| Southland Easter Tuesday | Tuesday 30 March 2027 |
| South Canterbury | Monday 27 September 2027 |
| Hawke’s Bay | Friday 22 October 2027 |
| Marlborough | Monday 1 November 2027 |
| Canterbury (Christchurch) Show Day | Friday 12 November 2027 |
| Westland | Monday 29 November 2027 |
| Chatham Islands | Monday 29 November 2027 |
When a holiday falls on a weekend
New Zealand “Mondayises” holidays that fall on a weekend: if you would not normally work on the weekend day, the holiday moves to the following Monday (or Tuesday, when two holidays fall on the same weekend). If you would normally work that Saturday or Sunday, the holiday stays on the actual day. The dates above are the Mondayised dates most Monday-to-Friday workers get.
Good to know
- Matariki became a public holiday in 2022. Its date follows the Māori lunar calendar and is set in law in advance.
- Each region also has an anniversary day. It is a public holiday only in that region, and the observed date is often moved to the nearest Monday or Friday.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in New Zealand in 2027?
There are 11 public holidays in New Zealand in 2027. 11 of them fall on a weekday.
How many working days are there in New Zealand in 2027?
250. 2027 has 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday), and 11 public holidays fall on a weekday, leaving 250. Regional, part-day and optional holidays are not deducted.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in New Zealand?
New Zealand “Mondayises” holidays that fall on a weekend: if you would not normally work on the weekend day, the holiday moves to the following Monday (or Tuesday, when two holidays fall on the same weekend). If you would normally work that Saturday or Sunday, the holiday stays on the actual day. The dates above are the Mondayised dates most Monday-to-Friday workers get.
Sources
Dates checked against these official sources on 6 November 2026. Governments can add or move holidays (for royal, sporting or national events), and your own entitlement depends on your contract and the rules that cover your workplace, so confirm with your employer or the source above before you book leave. This page is general information, not legal or payroll advice.