New Zealand Public Holidays 2031
New Zealand has 11 public holiday dates in 2031.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Wed 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Thu 2 Jan | Day after New Year's Day |
| Thu 6 Feb | Waitangi Day |
| Fri 11 Apr | Good Friday |
| Mon 14 Apr | Easter Monday |
| Fri 25 Apr | Anzac Day |
| Mon 2 Jun | King's Birthday |
| Fri 11 Jul | Matariki |
| Mon 27 Oct | Labour Day |
| Thu 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| Fri 26 Dec | Boxing Day |
2031 holiday calendar — New Zealand
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Weekend
Tap a coloured date to see the holiday.
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February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Long weekends and best days to take off in New Zealand in 2031
Best use of leave in 2031: take Fri 3 Jan off around New Year's Day for 5 days off in a row (Wed 1 – Sun 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days leave → 9 days off best value | Sat 28 Dec – Sun 5 Jan | Mon 30 – Tue 31 Dec + Fri 3 Jan | New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day |  Seoul |
| 1 day leave → 5 days off best value | Wed 1 – Sun 5 Jan | Fri 3 Jan | New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day | Seoul |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Thu 6 – Sun 9 Feb | Fri 7 Feb | Waitangi Day | Seoul |
| 4 days leave → 10 days off | Sat 5 – Mon 14 Apr | Mon 7 – Thu 10 Apr | Good Friday, Easter Monday | Seoul |
| 4 days off | Fri 11 – Mon 14 Apr | No leave needed | Good Friday, Easter Monday | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Fri 25 – Sun 27 Apr | No leave needed | Anzac Day | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Sat 31 May – Mon 2 Jun | No leave needed | King's Birthday | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Fri 11 – Sun 13 Jul | No leave needed | Matariki | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Sat 25 – Mon 27 Oct | No leave needed | Labour Day | Seoul |
| 3 days leave → 9 days off | Sat 20 – Sun 28 Dec | Mon 22 – Wed 24 Dec | Christmas Day, Boxing Day | Seoul |
| 4 days off | Thu 25 – Sun 28 Dec | No leave needed | 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 2031 at a glance
New Zealand has 11 public holiday dates in 2031, from Wed 1 Jan to Fri 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 2031.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2031?
- 11 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2031 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