Last reviewed: August 26, 2026 · Holiday data: May 19, 2026
New Zealand observes 11 public holidays in 2027. 11 fall on a weekday and 0 land on a weekend, leaving 250 working days across the year on the national-only count.
2027 public holidays calendar
Date
Day
Holiday
Notes
Jan 1
Friday
New Year's Day
New Year's Day on Friday January 1 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
Jan 4
Monday
Day after New Year's Day (observed)
Day after New Year's Day (observed) on Monday January 4 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Feb 8
Monday
Waitangi Day (observed)
Waitangi Day (observed) on Monday February 8 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Mar 26
Friday
Good Friday
Good Friday on Friday March 26 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
Mar 29
Monday
Easter Monday
Easter Monday on Monday March 29 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Apr 26
Monday
ANZAC Day (observed)
ANZAC Day (observed) on Monday April 26 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Jun 7
Monday
King's Birthday
King's Birthday on Monday June 7 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Jun 25
Friday
Matariki
Matariki on Friday June 25 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
Oct 25
Monday
Labour Day
Labour Day on Monday October 25 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Dec 27
Monday
Christmas Day (observed)
Christmas Day (observed) on Monday December 27 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
Dec 28
Tuesday
Boxing Day (observed)
Boxing Day (observed) on Tuesday December 28 is a bridge-day candidate; the Monday is sometimes granted as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
2027 year summary
Total days
365
Weekend days
104
Public holidays on weekdays
11
Working days
250
All 11 public holidays land on weekdays in 2027, producing the maximum working-day reduction New Zealand typically sees in a non-leap year. New Zealand observes 12 public holidays under the Holidays Act 2003. The 2014 Mondayisation amendment shifts New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day, Waitangi Day, ANZAC Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day to the next available weekday when they fall on a weekend.
Holidays not included
Provincial anniversary days (Auckland Anniversary, Wellington Anniversary, Canterbury Anniversary, Otago Anniversary, and others) are statutory public holidays in their respective regions but are not in this national-only set. Each region's day is set by Order in Council under the Holidays Act 2003. For region-specific contracts seated in Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch, add the relevant anniversary date into the calculator's Advanced options. Easter Sunday is not a public holiday under New Zealand law and is also not included.
How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2027?
New Zealand observes 11 public holidays in 2027. Of those, 11 fall on a weekday and 0 land on a weekend. The complete list with dates and weekday placements is in the calendar table above.
How many working days does New Zealand have in 2027?
New Zealand has 250 working days in 2027 on the national-only count, after subtracting 104 weekend days and 11 weekday-falling public holidays. Regional or industry-specific holidays may further reduce the count for narrower contract definitions.
Which 2027 public holiday dates fall on a weekday?
11 of New Zealand's 11 public holidays in 2027 fall on a weekday and reduce the working days count: New Year's Day (Friday, January 1); Day after New Year's Day (observed) (Monday, January 4); Waitangi Day (observed) (Monday, February 8); Good Friday (Friday, March 26); Easter Monday (Monday, March 29); ANZAC Day (observed) (Monday, April 26); King's Birthday (Monday, June 7); Matariki (Friday, June 25); Labour Day (Monday, October 25); Christmas Day (observed) (Monday, December 27); Boxing Day (observed) (Tuesday, December 28).