Friday · Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Public
2
Dec
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Monday
Public
2
Dec
Westland Anniversary Day
Monday
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Wednesday
Public
26
Dec
Boxing Day
Thursday
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API
About public holidays in New Zealand
New Zealand applies "Mondayisation": when a national holiday falls on a weekend, it is observed the following Monday. On top of national holidays, each region celebrates its own anniversary day on a different date, and since 2022 Matariki — the Māori New Year, whose date shifts every year — has been added.
In 2024, New Zealand has 23 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is January, with 5. 3 months have no public holiday at all.
There are 17 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. No holiday falls on a weekend, so none are "lost".
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Matariki (June 28) to Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day (September 23): 87 days.
The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is Boxing Day (December 26).
Long weekends in 2024
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Monday
Wellington Anniversary Day
January 22 · Monday
Auckland Anniversary Day
January 29 · Monday
Nelson Anniversary Day
January 29 · Monday
Taranaki Anniversary Day
March 11 · Monday
Otago Anniversary Day
March 25 · Monday
Good Friday
March 29 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 1 · Monday
King's Birthday
June 3 · Monday
Matariki
June 28 · Friday
Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day
September 23 · Monday
Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
October 25 · Friday
Labour Day
October 28 · Monday
Marlborough Anniversary Day
November 4 · Monday
Canterbury Anniversary Day
November 15 · Friday
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
December 2 · Monday
Westland Anniversary Day
December 2 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2024?+
New Zealand has 23 official public holidays in 2024, with January being the busiest month (5).
What is the first public holiday of 2024 in New Zealand?+
The first public holiday of 2024 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in New Zealand in 2024?+
17 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.