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New Zealand · 2027
New Zealand public holidays 2027
Official public holidays in New Zealand for 2027, with weekdays, countdowns and the long weekends you can build around them.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day | |
| 4 Jan 2027 | Monday | Day after New Year's Day | |
| 25 Jan 2027 | Monday | Wellington Anniversary Day regional | |
| 1 Feb 2027 | Monday | Auckland Anniversary Day regional | |
| 1 Feb 2027 | Monday | Nelson Anniversary Day regional | |
| 8 Feb 2027 | Monday | Waitangi Day | |
| 8 Mar 2027 | Monday | Taranaki Anniversary Day regional | |
| 22 Mar 2027 | Monday | Otago Anniversary Day regional | |
| 26 Mar 2027 | Friday | Good Friday | |
| 29 Mar 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday | |
| 30 Mar 2027 | Tuesday | Southland Anniversary Day regional | |
| 26 Apr 2027 | Monday | Anzac Day | |
| 7 Jun 2027 | Monday | King's Birthday | |
| 25 Jun 2027 | Friday | Matariki | |
| 27 Sep 2027 | Monday | Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day regional | |
| 22 Oct 2027 | Friday | Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day regional | |
| 25 Oct 2027 | Monday | Labour Day | |
| 1 Nov 2027 | Monday | Marlborough Anniversary Day regional | |
| 12 Nov 2027 | Friday | Canterbury Anniversary Day regional | |
| 29 Nov 2027 | Monday | Chatham Islands Anniversary Day regional | |
| 29 Nov 2027 | Monday | Westland Anniversary Day regional | |
| 27 Dec 2027 | Monday | Christmas Day | |
| 28 Dec 2027 | Tuesday | Boxing Day |
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Public holidays highlighted, weekends shaded.
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Public holidayWeekend
Long weekends and bridge days in 2027
6days off
New Year's Day
1–4 Jan 2027
4 days · no leave1 PTO → 5 days2 PTO → 6 days
6days off
Labour Day
22–25 Oct 2027
4 days · no leave1 PTO → 5 days2 PTO → 6 days
6days off
Christmas Day
25–28 Dec 2027
4 days · no leave1 PTO → 5 days2 PTO → 6 days
5days off
Waitangi Day
6–8 Feb 2027
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Anzac Day
24–26 Apr 2027
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
King's Birthday
5–7 Jun 2027
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Matariki
25–27 Jun 2027
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
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FAQ
- Does New Zealand have holidays on weekends in 2027?
- Some holidays fall on weekends; where a country has a substitute day, it is included as a separate entry.
- How do I use these dates to plan leave in 2027?
- Open the long weekend page, pick a run, and see how many days of leave connect it to the next weekend.