New Zealand public holidays 2027: 11 holidays, 4 long weekends
In 2027, New Zealand has 11 public holidays: 6 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 4 long weekends. Good Friday falls on March 26, 2027, and December is the busiest month.
Year at a glance
- 11Public holidays
- 6On weekdays
- 250Working days in year
- 10Longest break (days)
- DecemberBusiest month
Public holidays in 2027
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Substitute day |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day | — |
| January 2, 2027 | Saturday | Day after New Year's Day | — |
| January 4, 2027 | Monday | Day after New Year's Day (substitute day) | Substitute day |
| February 6, 2027 | Saturday | Waitangi Day | — |
| February 8, 2027 | Monday | Waitangi Day (substitute day) | Substitute day |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday | — |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday | — |
| April 25, 2027 | Sunday | ANZAC Day | — |
| April 26, 2027 | Monday | ANZAC Day (substitute day) | Substitute day |
| June 7, 2027 | Monday | King's Birthday | — |
| June 25, 2027 | Friday | Matariki | — |
| October 25, 2027 | Monday | Labour Day | — |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day | — |
| December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Boxing Day | — |
| December 27, 2027 | Monday | Christmas Day (substitute day) | Substitute day |
| December 28, 2027 | Tuesday | Boxing Day (substitute day) | Substitute day |
2027 calendar
- Holiday
- Weekend
- Substitute day
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| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
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| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
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| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
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| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Holidays on weekend days
| Holiday | Date | Weekday / Substitute day |
|---|---|---|
| Day after New Year's Day | January 2, 2027 | Saturday / January 4, 2027 |
| Waitangi Day | February 6, 2027 | Saturday / February 8, 2027 |
| ANZAC Day | April 25, 2027 | Sunday / April 26, 2027 |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2027 | Saturday / December 27, 2027 |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2027 | Sunday / December 28, 2027 |
Long weekends and bridge days
| Date | Days off | vacation days | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 – January 4, 2027 | 4 | No leave needed | New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day (substitute day) |
| January 1, 2027 – January 10, 2027 | 10 | 4 | New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day (substitute day) |
| February 6, 2027 – February 8, 2027 | 3 | No leave needed | Waitangi Day, Waitangi Day (substitute day) |
| February 6, 2027 – February 14, 2027 | 9 | 4 | Waitangi Day, Waitangi Day (substitute day) |
| March 26, 2027 – March 29, 2027 | 4 | No leave needed | Good Friday, Easter Monday |
| March 20, 2027 – March 29, 2027 | 10 | 4 | Good Friday, Easter Monday |
| April 24, 2027 – April 26, 2027 | 3 | No leave needed | ANZAC Day, ANZAC Day (substitute day) |
Moving holidays
| Holiday | Date | Moving holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 | 8 earlier |
| Easter Monday | March 29, 2027 | 8 earlier |