Holidays and Observances in New Zealand for 2025
What are the main holidays in New Zealand? As with most countries, national holidays in New Zealand generally mark religious, quasi-religious or patriotic occasions. Below is a listing of all public holidays in New Zealand. Add these holidays to a calendar using our calendar maker. Click on any holiday below for more details and dates for the next 10 years.
2025 NEW ZEALAND HOLIDAYS
Date | Day | Holiday Name | Holiday Type |
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JANUARY |
Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Years Day | National |
Jan 2 | Thursday | Day After New Years Day | National |
FEBRUARY |
Feb 6 | Thursday | Waitangi Day | National |
Feb 14 | Friday | Valentines Day | Observance |
APRIL |
Apr 1 | Tuesday | April Fools | Observance |
Apr 18 | Friday | Good Friday | National |
Apr 19 | Saturday | Holy Saturday | Observance |
Apr 20 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
Apr 21 | Monday | Easter Monday | National |
Apr 25 | Friday | ANZAC Day | National |
MAY |
May 11 | Sunday | Mothers Day | Observance |
JUNE |
Jun 2 | Monday | Kings Birthday | National |
Jun 20 | Friday | Matariki | National |
SEPTEMBER |
Sep 7 | Sunday | Fathers Day | Observance |
OCTOBER |
Oct 27 | Monday | Labour Day | National |
NOVEMBER |
Nov 5 | Wednesday | Guy Fawkes Night | Observance |
DECEMBER |
Dec 24 | Wednesday | Christmas Eve | Observance |
Dec 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | National |
Dec 26 | Friday | Boxing Day | National |
Dec 31 | Wednesday | New Years Eve | Observance |
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