Marlborough, NZ Public Holidays 2028

Public holidays in Marlborough, with the official days off.

202720262028
Projected dates. The government has not published the 2028 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change.
9public holidays
12fall on a weekday
9long weekends (Mon or Fri)
248working days in 2028

Public holidays in 2028

New Year's Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Jan 3Monday
In 433 daysCountdown
Day after New Year's Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Jan 4Tuesday
In 434 days
Waitangi Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Feb 7Monday
In 468 daysCountdown
Good Friday
Apr 14Friday
In 535 daysCountdown
Easter Monday
Apr 17Monday
In 538 days
Anzac Day
Apr 25Tuesday
In 546 daysCountdown
King's Birthday
Jun 5Monday
In 587 days
Matariki
Jul 14Friday
In 626 daysCountdown
Labour Day
Oct 23Monday
In 727 days
Marlborough Anniversary Day
Oct 30Monday
In 734 days
Christmas Day
Dec 25Monday
In 790 daysCountdown
Boxing Day
Dec 26Tuesday
In 791 daysCountdown

Working days in 2028

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January21219
February21120
March23023
April20317
May23023
June22121
July21120
August23023
September21021
October22220
November22022
December21219
Total26012248

Where these dates come from

Official source: Employment New Zealand: Public holidays and anniversary dates

Weekend rule: Public holidays are "Mondayised": when one falls on a weekend and you would not normally work that day, it moves to the next working day. The dates shown are those weekdays.

National public holidays are "Mondayised": when one falls on a weekend, it moves to the next working day. Pick your region to add its anniversary day.

Last checked: October 23, 2026 (official lists for 2026 and 2027)

Employers can give extra days off, and some workers are covered by different rules. If a date matters for pay or a legal deadline, confirm it with your employer or the official source.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the next public holiday?
New Year's Day (observed) on Monday, January 3, 2028.
How many public holidays are there in Marlborough in 2028?
There are 9 public holidays: Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, King's Birthday, Matariki, Labour Day, Marlborough Anniversary Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day. 12 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2028.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
Public holidays are "Mondayised": when one falls on a weekend and you would not normally work that day, it moves to the next working day. The dates shown are those weekdays.
How many working days are there in 2028?
248 working days: 260 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 12 public holidays that fall on a weekday.