National public holidays

These dates are:

• for all of New Zealand
• when employees typically get each holiday.

More information — contact Employment New Zealand

Public holidays and anniversary dates — Employment New Zealand

Getting a national public holiday on a different day

You might get a national public holiday on a different day if:

• the holiday falls on the weekend — Employment New Zealand
• you’re working on the holiday.

Regional anniversary days

Each region in New Zealand has its own anniversary day at a different time of the year. If you do not know which anniversary day your area celebrates, check your local council’s website or contact them.

Council websites and maps — LGNZ

How anniversary days are chosen

Anniversary days are:

• set by regional or city councils
• based on local customs and practice — the anniversary day your area celebrates does not always match the one you expect it to be.

School holidays

The Ministry of Education lists the school terms and holidays for:

• state schools
• state-integrated schools
• kura.

School terms and holiday dates — Ministry of Education