Official Public Holidays in New Zealand
Official Public Holidays in New Zealand | Englischlernen online
🇳🇿 National Public Holidays in New ZealandThese holidays are observed throughout the country:
🏙️ Regional Anniversary DaysEach region in New Zealand also has its own Anniversary Day to celebrate the founding of the province. These vary by region, for example:
- New Year’s Day – January 1
The start of the new calendar year. - Day after New Year’s Day – January 2
A second day off to continue New Year celebrations. - Waitangi Day – February 6
Commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 between Māori chiefs and the British Crown. - Good Friday – Friday before Easter Sunday
A Christian holiday marking the crucifixion of Jesus. - Easter Monday – Monday after Easter Sunday
A public holiday following the Easter weekend. - ANZAC Day – April 25
Remembrance day for Australian and New Zealand soldiers who served and died in wars. - King’s Birthday – First Monday in June
Celebrates the birthday of the British monarch (currently King Charles III). - Matariki – Date varies (June or July)
Celebrates the Māori New Year when the Matariki star cluster appears in the sky. A time for reflection, remembrance, and renewal.
(Introduced as a public holiday in 2022) - Labour Day – Fourth Monday in October
Celebrates workers’ rights and the 8-hour workday movement. - Christmas Day – December 25
Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ (and a major family holiday). - Boxing Day – December 26
Traditionally a day for gift-giving and rest after Christmas.
🏙️ Regional Anniversary DaysEach region in New Zealand also has its own Anniversary Day to celebrate the founding of the province. These vary by region, for example:
- Auckland Anniversary Day – Last Monday in January
- Wellington Anniversary Day – Around January 22
- Canterbury Anniversary Day – Mid-November (often tied to Show Day)
- Otago Anniversary Day – Around March 23
- Southland Anniversary Day – Early April
- Hawke’s Bay Anniversary Day – Late October or early November
