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New Zealand
Check public holidays in New Zealand and explore region pages for local public holidays, school term dates, and key dates. Use our live countdowns to track upcoming occasions across New Zealand.
Today in New Zealand is Saturday, 21 March 2026.
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National holidays 2028
National public holidays in New Zealand in 2028 include New Year's Day, Waitangi Day, Good Friday, and Easter Monday. Use the region links above for local public holidays and school dates.
HolidayDate
New Year's DayMonday, 3 January
Day after New Year's DayTuesday, 4 January
Waitangi DaySunday, 6 February
Good FridayFriday, 14 April
Easter MondayMonday, 17 April
ANZAC DayTuesday, 25 April
King's BirthdayMonday, 5 June
MatarikiFriday, 14 July
Labour DayMonday, 23 October
Christmas DayMonday, 25 December
Boxing DayTuesday, 26 December