Public holidays in New Zealand in 2027
New Zealand has 16 public holidays in 2027. The table below also lists the other days observed there, such as bank and school holidays.
- 16 Public
- 1 Observance
Holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| January 2 | Saturday | Day after New Year's Day | Public |
| January 4 | Monday | Day after New Year's Day (substitute day) | Public |
| February 6 | Saturday | Waitangi Day | Public |
| February 8 | Monday | Waitangi Day (substitute day) | Public |
| March 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| March 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| March 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| April 25 | Sunday | ANZAC Day | Public |
| April 26 | Monday | ANZAC Day (substitute day) | Public |
| June 7 | Monday | King's Birthday | Public |
| June 25 | Friday | Matariki | Public |
| October 25 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
| December 26 | Sunday | Boxing Day | Public |
| December 27 | Monday | Christmas Day (substitute day) | Public |
| December 28 | Tuesday | Boxing Day (substitute day) | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2027?
- New Zealand has 16 public holidays in 2027.
- What is the first public holiday in New Zealand in 2027?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2027.
- Which public holidays in New Zealand fall on a weekend in 2027?
- 5 of them: Day after New Year's Day, Waitangi Day, ANZAC Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day.
Regions with their own holidays
These 17 regions observe holidays the rest of the country does not.