New Zealand Public Holidays 2028
New Zealand has 14 public holiday dates in 2028.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Sat 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Sun 2 Jan | Day after New Year's Day |
| Mon 3 Jan | New Year's Day (observed) |
| Tue 4 Jan | Day after New Year's Day (observed) |
| Sun 6 Feb | Waitangi Day |
| Mon 7 Feb | Waitangi Day (observed) |
| Fri 14 Apr | Good Friday |
| Mon 17 Apr | Easter Monday |
| Tue 25 Apr | Anzac Day |
| Mon 5 Jun | King's Birthday |
| Fri 14 Jul | Matariki |
| Mon 23 Oct | Labour Day |
| Mon 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| Tue 26 Dec | Boxing Day |
2028 holiday calendar — New Zealand
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Weekend
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August
September
October
November
December
Long weekends and best days to take off in New Zealand in 2028
Best use of leave in 2028: take Mon 24 Apr off around Anzac Day for 4 days off in a row (Sat 22 – Tue 25 Apr).
✈️ 3 days or more off? How about a trip? Ideas are in the last column — tap one for where to stay.
| Break | Dates | Take leave on | Holiday | Trip idea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 days off | Sat 1 – Tue 4 Jan | No leave needed | New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day, New Year's Day (observed), Day after New Year's Day (observed) |  Seoul |
| 3 days leave → 9 days off best value | Sat 1 – Sun 9 Jan | Wed 5 – Fri 7 Jan | New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day, New Year's Day (observed), Day after New Year's Day (observed) | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Sat 5 – Mon 7 Feb | No leave needed | Waitangi Day, Waitangi Day (observed) | Seoul |
| 4 days leave → 10 days off | Sat 8 – Mon 17 Apr | Mon 10 – Thu 13 Apr | Good Friday, Easter Monday | Seoul |
| 4 days off | Fri 14 – Mon 17 Apr | No leave needed | Good Friday, Easter Monday | Seoul |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Sat 22 – Tue 25 Apr | Mon 24 Apr | Anzac Day | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Sat 3 – Mon 5 Jun | No leave needed | King's Birthday | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Fri 14 – Sun 16 Jul | No leave needed | Matariki | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Sat 21 – Mon 23 Oct | No leave needed | Labour Day | Seoul |
| 4 days off | Sat 23 – Tue 26 Dec | No leave needed | Christmas Day, Boxing Day | Seoul |
| 3 days leave → 9 days off best value | Sat 23 – Sun 31 Dec | Wed 27 – Fri 29 Dec | Christmas Day, Boxing Day | Seoul |
Calculated from the national holidays above with a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Company rules, shift work and regional holidays can change the result.
New Zealand holidays in 2028 at a glance
New Zealand has 14 public holiday dates in 2028, from Sat 1 Jan to Tue 26 Dec. 3 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, so the substitute rules matter.
Compare with New Zealand public holidays 2027, which are checked against the official list, or browse all countries for 2028.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2028?
- 14 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2028 dates official?
- Yes — they follow fixed rules in the holiday law; substitute days are included.
- Are regional holidays included?
- No. Only holidays that apply nationwide are listed.
Sources: Employment New Zealand – Public holidays and anniversary dates · python-holidays – open holiday rules