NZ Public Holidays
See New Zealand's national public holidays for any year, including Matariki.
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About this tool
Enter a year to list New Zealand's national public holidays, including Waitangi Day, Anzac Day, Matariki and Labour Day. Some are moved to the following Monday when they fall on a weekend, and regions have their own anniversary days.
The holidays
New Year's Day and 2 January, Waitangi Day (6 February), Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day (25 April), the King's Birthday (first Monday in June), Matariki (a Friday in June or July), Labour Day (fourth Monday in October), Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Mondayisation
Waitangi Day and Anzac Day are moved to the next Monday if they fall on a weekend, and the same applies to Christmas, Boxing Day and the New Year days under the rules set by the Holidays Act.
Matariki
The date of Matariki is set by the government each year. Dates are available through 2040 in this tool.
Frequently asked questions
What is Matariki?
The Maori new year, a public holiday since 2022 on a Friday in June or July.
Are there regional holidays?
Yes, each region has an anniversary day not shown here.
What if a holiday falls on a weekend?
Waitangi Day and Anzac Day move to Monday. Others may be transferred too under the Holidays Act.
Are the dates official?
Check employment.govt.nz for official dates.