New Zealand public holidays 2028
- Public holidays
- 14
- On a weekend
- 3
- Long weekends
- 7
New Zealand public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day |
| January 2 | Sunday | Day after New Year's Day |
| January 3 | Monday | New Year's Day (substitute day) |
| January 4 | Tuesday | Day after New Year's Day (substitute day) |
| February 6 | Sunday | Waitangi Day |
| February 7 | Monday | Waitangi Day (substitute day) |
| April 14 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 17 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 25 | Tuesday | ANZAC Day |
| June 5 | Monday | King's Birthday |
| July 14 | Friday | Matariki |
| October 23 | Monday | Labour Day |
| December 25 | Monday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Tuesday | Boxing Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2028
- January 1 – January 44 days off
- February 5 – February 73 days off
- April 14 – April 174 days off
- April 22 – April 254 days off · if you take Monday April 24 off
- June 3 – June 53 days off
- July 14 – July 163 days off
- October 21 – October 233 days off
- December 23 – December 264 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 16 | 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 2028?
New Zealand has 14 public holidays in 2028; 3 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2028?
In 2028, New Zealand has 7 long weekends of three days or more, and 1 more if you take one bridge day off.