Friday · Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Public
29
Nov
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Monday
Public
29
Nov
Westland Anniversary Day
Monday
Public
27
Dec
Christmas Day
Monday
Public
28
Dec
Boxing Day
Tuesday
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 2027, New Zealand has 23 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is March, with 5. 3 months have no public holiday at all.
There are 21 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 25) to Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day (September 27): 94 days.
The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is Boxing Day (December 28).
Long weekends in 2027
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Friday
Day after New Year's Day
January 4 · Monday
Wellington Anniversary Day
January 25 · Monday
Auckland Anniversary Day
February 1 · Monday
Nelson Anniversary Day
February 1 · Monday
Waitangi Day
February 8 · Monday
Taranaki Anniversary Day
March 8 · Monday
Otago Anniversary Day
March 22 · Monday
Good Friday
March 26 · Friday
Easter Monday
March 29 · Monday
Anzac Day
April 26 · Monday
King's Birthday
June 7 · Monday
Matariki
June 25 · Friday
Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day
September 27 · Monday
Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
October 22 · Friday
Labour Day
October 25 · Monday
Marlborough Anniversary Day
November 1 · Monday
Canterbury Anniversary Day
November 12 · Friday
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
November 29 · Monday
Westland Anniversary Day
November 29 · Monday
Christmas Day
December 27 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2027?+
New Zealand has 23 official public holidays in 2027, with March being the busiest month (5).
What is the first public holiday of 2027 in New Zealand?+
The first public holiday of 2027 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in New Zealand in 2027?+
21 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.