Public holidays in New Zealand, 2027
11 public holidays, 6 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for New Zealand drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: New Year's Day on Friday 1 January.
2027 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Friday |
| 2 January | Day after New Year's Day | Saturday |
| 6 February | Waitangi Day | Saturday |
| 26 March | Good Friday | Friday |
| 29 March | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 25 April | ANZAC Day | Sunday |
| 7 June | King's Birthday | Monday |
| 25 June | Matariki | Friday |
| 25 October | Labour Day | Monday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Saturday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Sunday |
Questions
How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2027?
11 nationwide public holidays, 6 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in New Zealand?
New Year's Day, on Friday 1 January 2027.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.