Friday · Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Public
3
Dec
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Monday
Public
3
Dec
Westland Anniversary Day
Monday
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Tuesday
Public
26
Dec
Boxing Day
Wednesday
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 2029, New Zealand has 23 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is January, with 5. 2 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 (July 6) to Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day (September 24): 80 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 2029
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 12 · Monday
Otago Anniversary Day
March 26 · Monday
Good Friday
March 30 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 2 · Monday
King's Birthday
June 4 · Monday
Matariki
July 6 · Friday
Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day
September 24 · Monday
Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
October 19 · Friday
Labour Day
October 22 · Monday
Marlborough Anniversary Day
October 29 · Monday
Canterbury Anniversary Day
November 16 · Friday
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
December 3 · Monday
Westland Anniversary Day
December 3 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2029?+
New Zealand has 23 official public holidays in 2029, with January being the busiest month (5).
What is the first public holiday of 2029 in New Zealand?+
The first public holiday of 2029 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in New Zealand in 2029?+
17 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.