Public holidays in New Zealand 2027
11 nationwide public holidays in New Zealand in 2027, plus 12 regional holidays. Source: Nager.Date public-holiday database, fetched at build time.
New Zealand 2027 holiday calendar
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | - | Nationwide |
| January 4 | Monday | Day after New Year's Day | - | Nationwide |
| January 25 | Monday | Wellington Anniversary Day | - | Regional |
| February 1 | Monday | Auckland Anniversary Day | Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day | Regional |
| February 1 | Monday | Nelson Anniversary Day | - | Regional |
| February 8 | Monday | Waitangi Day | - | Nationwide |
| March 8 | Monday | Taranaki Anniversary Day | - | Regional |
| March 22 | Monday | Otago Anniversary Day | - | Regional |
| March 26 | Friday | Good Friday | - | Nationwide |
| March 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | - | Nationwide |
| March 30 | Tuesday | Southland Anniversary Day | - | Regional |
| April 26 | Monday | Anzac Day | - | Nationwide |
| June 7 | Monday | King's Birthday | - | Nationwide |
| June 25 | Friday | Matariki | - | Nationwide |
| September 27 | Monday | Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day | Dominion Day | Regional |
| October 22 | Friday | Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day | - | Regional |
| October 25 | Monday | Labour Day | - | Nationwide |
| November 1 | Monday | Marlborough Anniversary Day | - | Regional |
| November 12 | Friday | Canterbury Anniversary Day | Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day | Regional |
| November 29 | Monday | Chatham Islands Anniversary Day | - | Regional |
| November 29 | Monday | Westland Anniversary Day | - | Regional |
| December 27 | Monday | Christmas Day | - | Nationwide |
| December 28 | Tuesday | Boxing Day | - | Nationwide |
Is it a public holiday in New Zealand?
- Is January 1, 2027 a public holiday in New Zealand? Yes, New Year's Day, a Friday.
- Is January 4, 2027 a public holiday in New Zealand? Yes, Day after New Year's Day, a Monday.
- Is February 8, 2027 a public holiday in New Zealand? Yes, Waitangi Day, a Monday.
- Is March 26, 2027 a public holiday in New Zealand? Yes, Good Friday, a Friday.
- Is March 29, 2027 a public holiday in New Zealand? Yes, Easter Monday, a Monday.
- Is April 26, 2027 a public holiday in New Zealand? Yes, Anzac Day, a Monday.
- Is June 7, 2027 a public holiday in New Zealand? Yes, King's Birthday, a Monday.
- Is June 25, 2027 a public holiday in New Zealand? Yes, Matariki, a Friday.
- Is October 25, 2027 a public holiday in New Zealand? Yes, Labour Day, a Monday.
- Is December 27, 2027 a public holiday in New Zealand? Yes, Christmas Day, a Monday.
- Is December 28, 2027 a public holiday in New Zealand? Yes, Boxing Day, a Tuesday.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2027?
11 nationwide public holidays, plus 12 observed only in some regions.
What is the next public holiday in New Zealand?
As of July 12, 2026, the next nationwide public holiday is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.
Do public holidays differ by region in New Zealand?
Yes, 12 of the listed holidays apply only in certain states or regions (marked "Regional" in the table).
How many 2027 holidays fall on a weekend?
0 of the 11 nationwide holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether a substitute weekday off applies depends on national rules.