Public holidays in New Zealand 2027

National public holidays. Each region also has an anniversary day. Current time in New Zealand →

Date	Holiday
Fri, Jan 1	New Year's Day	in 50 days
Sat, Jan 2	Day after New Year's Day	in 51 days
Mon, Jan 4	Day after New Year's Day (substitute day)	in 53 days
Sat, Feb 6	Waitangi Day	in 86 days
Mon, Feb 8	Waitangi Day (substitute day)	in 88 days
Fri, Mar 26	Good Friday	in 134 days
Mon, Mar 29	Easter Monday	in 137 days
Sun, Apr 25	Anzac Day	in 164 days
Mon, Apr 26	Anzac Day (substitute day)	in 165 days
Mon, Jun 7	King's Birthday	in 207 days
Fri, Jun 25	Matariki	in 225 days
Mon, Oct 25	Labour Day	in 347 days
Sat, Dec 25	Christmas Day	in 408 days
Sun, Dec 26	Boxing Day	in 409 days
Mon, Dec 27	Christmas Day (substitute day)	in 410 days
Tue, Dec 28	Boxing Day (substitute day)	in 411 days

Always check official announcements before making plans; governments sometimes move or add holidays.

Questions

How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2027?

This list has 11 public holidays in New Zealand for 2027. National public holidays. Each region also has an anniversary day.

Is Christmas a public holiday in New Zealand?

Yes. Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 2027, is a public holiday in New Zealand.