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New Zealand Public Holidays 2027

There are 16 public holidays in New Zealand in 2027, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.

Last updated 3 July 2026.

Public holidays in 2027

The 16 public holidays New Zealand marks in 2027.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2027FridayNew Year's DayNew Year's Day is a public holiday in New Zealand on January 1 each year.
2 January 2027SaturdayDay after New Year's DayJanuary 2 is a public holiday known as the Day after New Year's Day in New Zealand
4 January 2027MondayDay off for Day after New Year's DayJanuary 2 is a public holiday known as the Day after New Year's Day in New Zealand
6 February 2027SaturdayWaitangi DayOn February 6 every year, New Zealanders celebrate Waitangi Day, a national holiday to commemorate the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand's founding document.
8 February 2027MondayDay off for Waitangi DayOn February 6 every year, New Zealanders celebrate Waitangi Day, a national holiday to commemorate the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand's founding document.
26 March 2027FridayGood FridayGood Friday is two days before Easter Sunday and is a public holiday in New Zealand.
29 March 2027MondayEaster MondayEaster Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and is a public holiday in New Zealand.
25 April 2027SundayANZAC DayANZAC Day commemorates Australians and New Zealanders fighting in World War I.
26 April 2027MondayDay off for ANZAC DayANZAC Day commemorates Australians and New Zealanders fighting in World War I.
7 June 2027MondayKing's BirthdayThe King's birthday is an annual public holiday in New Zealand on the first Monday of June.
25 June 2027FridayMatarikiMatariki is a national holiday in New Zealand
25 October 2027MondayLabour DayLabour Day is a nationwide public holiday in New Zealand on the fourth Monday in October each year.
25 December 2027SaturdayChristmas DayChristmas Day is a public holiday in New Zealand on December 25 each year.
26 December 2027SundayBoxing DayBoxing Day, annually observed on December 26, is a public holiday in New Zealand.
27 December 2027MondayDay off for Christmas DayChristmas Day is a public holiday in New Zealand on December 25 each year.
28 December 2027TuesdayDay off for Boxing DayBoxing Day, annually observed on December 26, is a public holiday in New Zealand.

Beyond the public holidays above, New Zealand also has many observances, seasonal markers and regional dates. OneHaus tracks the full set and keeps them current in your shared home calendar, so you never have to chase them down. Start free.

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Other years

See the New Zealand holidays hub for every year.

Holidays in other countries

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in New Zealand in 2027?

There are 16 public holidays in New Zealand in 2027. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.

What are the holiday dates for New Zealand in 2027?

Every public holiday for New Zealand in 2027, with its date and day of the week, is in the table above.

Can I add New Zealand 2027 holidays to my calendar?

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