Friday · Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Public
1
Dec
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Monday
Public
1
Dec
Westland Anniversary Day
Monday
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Thursday
Public
26
Dec
Boxing Day
Friday
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 2025, New Zealand has 23 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is January, with 4. 3 months have no public holiday at all.
There are 18 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 20) to Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day (September 22): 94 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 2025
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Wellington Anniversary Day
January 20 · Monday
Auckland Anniversary Day
January 27 · Monday
Nelson Anniversary Day
February 3 · Monday
Taranaki Anniversary Day
March 10 · Monday
Otago Anniversary Day
March 24 · Monday
Good Friday
April 18 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 21 · Monday
Anzac Day
April 25 · Friday
King's Birthday
June 2 · Monday
Matariki
June 20 · Friday
Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day
September 22 · Monday
Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
October 24 · Friday
Labour Day
October 27 · Monday
Marlborough Anniversary Day
November 3 · Monday
Canterbury Anniversary Day
November 14 · Friday
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
December 1 · Monday
Westland Anniversary Day
December 1 · Monday
Boxing Day
December 26 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2025?+
New Zealand has 23 official public holidays in 2025, with January being the busiest month (4).
What is the first public holiday of 2025 in New Zealand?+
The first public holiday of 2025 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in New Zealand in 2025?+
18 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.