New Zealand Public Holidays 2030

New Zealand has 11 public holiday dates in 2030.

Last updated: 8 November 2026

2030 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 2030

Best use of leave in 2030: take Mon 31 Dec off around New Year's Day for 5 days off in a row (Sat 29 Dec – Wed 2 Jan).

✈️ 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
1 day leave → 5 days off best value	Sat 29 Dec – Wed 2 Jan	Mon 31 Dec	New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day	Seoul
3 days leave → 9 days off	Sat 29 Dec – Sun 6 Jan	Mon 31 Dec + Thu 3 – Fri 4 Jan	New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day	Seoul
2 days leave → 5 days off	Sat 2 – Wed 6 Feb	Mon 4 – Tue 5 Feb	Waitangi Day	Seoul
4 days off	Fri 19 – Mon 22 Apr	No leave needed	Good Friday, Easter Monday	Seoul
3 days leave → 10 days off	Fri 19 – Sun 28 Apr	Tue 23 – Wed 24 Apr + Fri 26 Apr	Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day	Seoul
1 day leave → 4 days off best value	Thu 25 – Sun 28 Apr	Fri 26 Apr	Anzac Day	Seoul
3 days off	Sat 1 – Mon 3 Jun	No leave needed	King's Birthday	Seoul
3 days off	Fri 21 – Sun 23 Jun	No leave needed	Matariki	Seoul
3 days off	Sat 26 – Mon 28 Oct	No leave needed	Labour Day	Seoul
3 days leave → 9 days off	Sat 21 – Sun 29 Dec	Mon 23 – Tue 24 Dec + Fri 27 Dec	Christmas Day, Boxing Day	Seoul
1 day leave → 5 days off best value	Wed 25 – Sun 29 Dec	Fri 27 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 2030 at a glance

New Zealand has 11 public holiday dates in 2030, from Tue 1 Jan to Thu 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 2030.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2030?

11 dates are listed on this page.

Are the 2030 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