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When are the next National holidays in New Zealand?
Upcoming Holidays
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Anzac Day
Apr 25, . Marks the anniversary of the first key military action fought by Australian and New ... -
Anzac Day (in lieu)
Apr 26, . As Anzac Day falls on a Sunday in 2021, the following Monday will observed as a public ... -
Queen's Birthday
Jun 7, . The Queens Birthday holiday is a moveable feast celebrating the birthday of Queen ... -
South Canterbury Day
Sep 27, . South Canterbury Anniversary Day is celebrated on the fourth Monday in September. It ... -
Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Oct 22, . Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day is held on the Friday before Labour Day. -
Labour Day
Oct 25, . This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the ...
List of Holidays in New Zealand in 2021
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Day after New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Wellington Anniversary Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Monday | Auckland Anniversary Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Monday | Nelson Anniversary Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Saturday | Waitangi Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Waitangi Day (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Taranaki Anniversary Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Monday | Otago Anniversary Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Friday | Good Friday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Southland Anniversary Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Sunday | Anzac Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Anzac Day (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Mother's Day | Not A Public Holiday | |
| Monday | Queen's Birthday | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Father's Day | Not A Public Holiday | |
| Monday | South Canterbury Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Friday | Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Monday | Labour Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Marlborough Anniversary Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Friday | Christchurch Show Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Monday | Westland Anniversary Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Monday | Chatham Islands Anniversary Day | Regional Holiday | |
| Saturday | Christmas Day | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Boxing Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Christmas Day (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Boxing Day (in lieu) | National Holiday |
Notes
- Since 2014, if ANZAC Day and Waitangi Day fall on weekend the following Monday will be a holiday.
- Statutory holidays are legislated by several Acts of Parliament, particularly the Holidays Act 2003.
New Zealand Holiday News
- 04 February 2021: Jacinda Ardern announces date for first Matariki public holiday source: Public Holiday News
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