New Zealand: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
New Zealand: Some countries observe a second public holiday for New Year's celebration
New Zealand: As New Year's Day falls on a Saturday in 2022, the following Monday will be a public holiday.
New Zealand: As the Day after New Year's Day falls on a Sunday in 2022, the following Tuesday will be a public holiday.
Wellington: Wellington Anniversary Day is the Monday that falls closest to January 22nd and is observed as a public holiday within the old provincial boundaries
Auckland, Northland: Marks the anniversary of the arrival of William Hobson, later the first Governor of New Zealand and co-author of the Treaty of Waitangi
Nelson: Nelson only. Commemorates the arrival of the first New Zealand Company boat, the Fifeshire on February 1st 1842
New Zealand: Commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi - New Zealand' s founding document
New Zealand: As Waitangi Day falls on a Sunday in 2022, the following Monday will be a public holiday.
Taranaki: Taranaki Anniversary Day is celebrated annually on the second Monday of March. It commemorates the creation of the Taranaki province - originally called New Plymouth.
Otago: Otago Anniversary Day is 23 March, but is celebrated on the closest Monday. In 1848 settlers first arrived at Koputai (Port Chalmers)
Friday April 15th
Long Weekend!
Good Friday
New Zealand: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
Monday April 18th
Long Weekend!
Easter Monday
New Zealand: Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
Southland: The provincial anniversary day for Southland is celebrated on Easter Tuesday
Monday April 25th
Long Weekend!
Anzac Day
New Zealand: Marks the anniversary of the first key military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.
New Zealand: The Queen's Birthday holiday is a moveable feast celebrating the birthday of Queen Elizabeth II
Friday June 24th
Long Weekend!
Matariki
New Zealand: Matariki is named after the bright stars of the Pleiades star cluster, which rise in the winter night sky each year.
New Zealand: A one-off public holiday and state memorial service to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Hawke's Bay: Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day is held on the Friday before Labour Day.
Monday October 24th
Long Weekend!
Labour Day
New Zealand: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labor movement
Marlborough: The provincial day for Marlborough is celebrated on the first Monday after Labour Day
Canterbury: The Northern and Central Canterbury regions take Christchurch Show Day as their provincial holiday
Canterbury: South Canterbury Anniversary Day is celebrated on the fourth Monday in September. It commemorates Dominion Day which took place on 26 September 1907.
Chatham Islands Territory: The provincial holiday is celebrated on the Monday nearest to 30 November
West Coast: Westland District commemorates a provincial anniversary on the Monday nearest to 1 December
New Zealand: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
Monday December 26th
Long Weekend!
Boxing Day
New Zealand: The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was the first Christian martyr.
New Zealand: As Christmas Day falls on a Sunday in 2022, the following Tuesday will be a public holiday.