New Zealand Public Holidays 2027
New Zealand observes 16 national public holidays in 2027. Holidays run from New Year's Day in January through to Boxing Day (substitute day) at the end of the year. 5 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday this year, so the number of extra days away from the desk depends on the calendar.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2027 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Day after New Year's Day | January 2, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Day after New Year's Day (substitute day) | January 4, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Waitangi Day | February 6, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Waitangi Day (substitute day) | February 8, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Easter Monday | March 29, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| ANZAC Day | April 25, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| ANZAC Day (substitute day) | April 26, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| King's Birthday | June 7, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Matariki | June 25, 2027 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Labour Day | October 25, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Christmas Day (substitute day) | December 27, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Boxing Day (substitute day) | December 28, 2027 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
The busiest stretch is December (4 holidays), a good window to plan around if you rely on offices, banks or schools being open. Below you will find the full 2027 list for New Zealand, sorted by date, with the weekday marked for quick planning. Only nationwide public holidays are included here, which keeps the New Zealand calendar clean and comparable.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2027?
New Zealand has 16 national public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on January 1, 2027 and the last is Boxing Day (substitute day) on December 28, 2027.
What is the first public holiday of 2027 in New Zealand?
The first public holiday of 2027 is New Year's Day, which falls on January 1, 2027, a Friday.
When is New Year celebrated in New Zealand in 2027?
In 2027, New Year's Day in New Zealand is on January 1, 2027, a Friday.
Are regional holidays included for New Zealand?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of New Zealand are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for New Zealand
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the New Zealand public holiday calendar across years: