Otago, NZ Public Holidays 2024

Public holidays in Otago, with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2024 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change.
12public holidays
12fall on a weekday
7long weekends (Mon or Fri)
250working days in 2024

Public holidays in 2024

New Year's Day
Jan 1Monday
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Day after New Year's Day
Jan 2Tuesday
Passed
Waitangi Day
Feb 6Tuesday
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Otago Anniversary Day
Mar 25Monday
Passed
Good Friday
Mar 29Friday
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Easter Monday
Apr 1Monday
Passed
Anzac Day
Apr 25Thursday
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King's Birthday
Jun 3Monday
Passed
Matariki
Jun 28Friday
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Labour Day
Oct 28Monday
Passed
Christmas Day
Dec 25Wednesday
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Boxing Day
Dec 26Thursday
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Working days in 2024

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January23221
February21120
March21219
April22220
May23023
June20218
July23023
August22022
September21021
October23122
November21021
December22220
Total26212250

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

How many public holidays are there in Otago in 2024?
There are 12 public holidays: New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day, Waitangi Day, Otago Anniversary Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, King's Birthday, Matariki, Labour Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day. 12 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2024.
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 2024?
250 working days: 262 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 12 public holidays that fall on a weekday.