New Zealand Public Holidays 2027
New Zealand has 11 national public holidays in 2027, a year with several Mondayisations: the day after New Year (to Jan 4), Waitangi Day (to Feb 8), Anzac Day (to Apr 26), Christmas Day (to Dec 27) and Boxing Day (to Dec 28). Matariki is on Friday June 25.
Public holidays
11
Regional anniversary days
Varies by region
Longest break
New Year · 4 days
Unique holiday
Matariki · Jun 25
2027 New Zealand calendar
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New Zealand public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| January 4, 2027 | Monday | Day after New Year's Day (observed)The day after New Year's Day (Jan 2) falls on a Saturday, so it is Mondayised to Monday Jan 4.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| February 8, 2027 | Monday | Waitangi Day (observed)Waitangi Day (Feb 6) falls on a Saturday, so the public holiday is Mondayised to Monday Feb 8.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good FridayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Easter MondayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| April 26, 2027 | Monday | Anzac Day (observed)Anzac Day (Apr 25) falls on a Sunday, so the public holiday is Mondayised to Monday Apr 26.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| June 7, 2027 | Monday | King's BirthdayThe first Monday of June.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 25, 2027 | Friday | MatarikiThe Māori New Year. Its date shifts each year with the rise of the Matariki star cluster; in 2027 it is Friday June 25.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 25, 2027 | Monday | Labour DayThe fourth Monday of October.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 27, 2027 | Monday | Christmas Day (observed)Christmas Day (Dec 25) falls on a Saturday, so the public holiday is Mondayised to Monday Dec 27.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| December 28, 2027 | Tuesday | Boxing Day (observed)Boxing Day (Dec 26) falls on a Sunday, so the public holiday is Mondayised to Tuesday Dec 28.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
New Zealand long weekends in 2027
New Year
4 daysJan 1 – 4
New Year's Day on Friday plus the Monday Mondayisation of the day after — four days off.
Waitangi Day
3 daysFeb 6 – 8
Easter
4 daysMar 26 – 29
Good Friday and Easter Monday bracket the weekend — four days off.
Anzac Day
3 daysApr 24 – 26
King's Birthday
3 daysJun 5 – 7
Matariki
3 daysJun 25 – 27
Labour Day
3 daysOct 23 – 25
Christmas
4 daysDec 25 – 28
The Christmas weekend plus the Monday and Tuesday Mondayisations — four days in a row.
New Zealand public holidays and "Mondayisation"
New Zealand has 11 national public holidays. For New Year (Jan 1–2), Waitangi Day, Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, a rule called "Mondayisation" applies: if the date falls on a weekend, the day off transfers to the following Monday (or Tuesday) so employees do not lose the holiday. 2027 is a heavy Mondayisation year — five holidays are transferred.
Waitangi Day (Feb 6) marks the 1840 signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand's founding document. Anzac Day (Apr 25) commemorates those who served in war. Both are national days of remembrance and are Mondayised when they land on a weekend — as both do in 2027.
Matariki and regional anniversary days
Matariki, the Māori New Year, became New Zealand's newest public holiday in 2022 and is the first to recognise te ao Māori (the Māori world view). Its date is set each year by the rising of the Matariki (Pleiades) star cluster and always falls on a Friday — June 25 in 2027.
On top of the national holidays, each region observes its own Anniversary Day — for example Auckland (late January), Wellington (around January 22), Canterbury (mid November) and Otago (late March). These are public holidays only within that region, so a day off in Auckland may be a normal working day in Wellington.
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Official sources & data
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2027?+
New Zealand has 11 national public holidays in 2027. On top of these, each region has one additional Anniversary Day, so most people get 12 public holidays in total depending on where they live.
When is Matariki 2027?+
Matariki is on Friday June 25, 2027. The date changes each year because it follows the reappearance of the Matariki star cluster; the dates are set in advance by law and always land on a Friday, creating a three-day long weekend.
Why are Christmas and Boxing Day observed on December 27 and 28 in 2027?+
Christmas Day (Dec 25) falls on a Saturday and Boxing Day (Dec 26) on a Sunday in 2027. Under Mondayisation, weekend holidays transfer to the next available weekdays, so Christmas Day is observed on Monday Dec 27 and Boxing Day on Tuesday Dec 28.
Are regional anniversary days public holidays everywhere?+
No. Each Anniversary Day is a public holiday only within its own region. For example, Auckland Anniversary Day is a day off in Auckland but a normal working day elsewhere. Employers usually apply the anniversary day for the region where the employee works.
What are the long weekends in New Zealand in 2027?+
New Year (Jan 1–4), Easter (Mar 26–29) and Christmas (Dec 25–28) are four-day breaks. Waitangi Day (Feb 6–8), Anzac Day (Apr 24–26), King's Birthday (Jun 5–7), Matariki (Jun 25–27) and Labour Day (Oct 23–25) each give a three-day weekend. Your regional anniversary day adds one more.
