New Zealand Public Holidays 2021

Public holidays in New Zealand (national), with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2021 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change.
5public holidays
10fall on a weekday
9long weekends (Mon or Fri)
251working days in 2021

Public holidays in 2021

New Year's Day
Jan 1Friday
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Day after New Year's Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Jan 4Monday
Passed
Waitangi Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Feb 8Monday
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Good Friday
Apr 2Friday
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Easter Monday
Apr 5Monday
Passed
Anzac Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Apr 26Monday
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King's Birthday
Jun 7Monday
Passed
Labour Day
Oct 25Monday
Passed
Christmas Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Dec 27Monday
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Boxing Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Dec 28Tuesday
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Working days in 2021

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January21219
February20119
March23023
April22319
May21021
June22121
July22022
August22022
September22022
October21120
November22022
December23221
Total26110251

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.

Note: 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.

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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Other regions in New Zealand

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in New Zealand (national) in 2021?
There are 5 public holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, King's Birthday, Labour Day. 10 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2021.
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 2021?
251 working days: 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 10 public holidays that fall on a weekday.