New Zealand public holidays 2027
First public holiday of 2027 (New Zealand): New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1, 2027, 58 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 16
- On a weekend
- 5
- Long weekends
- 8
New Zealand public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| January 2 | Saturday | Day after New Year's Day |
| January 4 | Monday | Day after New Year's Day (substitute day) |
| February 6 | Saturday | Waitangi Day |
| February 8 | Monday | Waitangi Day (substitute day) |
| March 26 | Friday | Good Friday |
| March 29 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 25 | Sunday | ANZAC Day |
| April 26 | Monday | ANZAC Day (substitute day) |
| June 7 | Monday | King's Birthday |
| June 25 | Friday | Matariki |
| October 25 | Monday | Labour Day |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Sunday | Boxing Day |
| December 27 | Monday | Christmas Day (substitute day) |
| December 28 | Tuesday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
Long weekends and bridge days 2027
- January 1 – January 44 days off
- February 6 – February 83 days off
- March 26 – March 294 days off
- April 24 – April 263 days off
- June 5 – June 73 days off
- June 25 – June 273 days off
- October 23 – October 253 days off
- December 25 – December 284 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| March 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2027?
New Zealand has 16 public holidays in 2027; 5 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2027?
In 2027, New Zealand has 8 long weekends of three days or more, and 0 more if you take one bridge day off.