New Zealand Public Holidays 2029

New Zealand has 11 public holiday dates in 2029.

Last updated: 8 November 2026

2029 holiday calendar — New Zealand

• Public holiday
• Suggested day off
• Weekend

Tap a coloured date to see the holiday.

Long weekends and best days to take off in New Zealand in 2029

Best use of leave in 2029: take Mon 24 Dec off around Christmas Day for 5 days off in a row (Sat 22 – Wed 26 Dec).

✈️ 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 30 Dec – Tue 2 Jan	No leave needed	New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day	Seoul
3 days leave → 9 days off best value	Sat 30 Dec – Sun 7 Jan	Wed 3 – Fri 5 Jan	New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day	Seoul
1 day leave → 4 days off best value	Sat 3 – Tue 6 Feb	Mon 5 Feb	Waitangi Day	Seoul
4 days leave → 10 days off	Sat 24 Mar – Mon 2 Apr	Mon 26 – Thu 29 Mar	Good Friday, Easter Monday	Seoul
4 days off	Fri 30 Mar – Mon 2 Apr	No leave needed	Good Friday, Easter Monday	Seoul
2 days leave → 5 days off	Sat 21 – Wed 25 Apr	Mon 23 – Tue 24 Apr	Anzac Day	Seoul
3 days off	Sat 2 – Mon 4 Jun	No leave needed	King's Birthday	Seoul
3 days off	Fri 6 – Sun 8 Jul	No leave needed	Matariki	Seoul
3 days off	Sat 20 – Mon 22 Oct	No leave needed	Labour Day	Seoul
1 day leave → 5 days off best value	Sat 22 – Wed 26 Dec	Mon 24 Dec	Christmas Day, Boxing Day	Seoul
3 days leave → 9 days off	Sat 22 – Sun 30 Dec	Mon 24 Dec + Thu 27 – Fri 28 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 2029 at a glance

New Zealand has 11 public holiday dates in 2029, from Mon 1 Jan to Wed 26 Dec. 0 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

Compare with New Zealand public holidays 2027, which are checked against the official list, or browse all countries for 2029.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2029?

11 dates are listed on this page.

Are the 2029 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