Taranaki, NZ Public Holidays 2022

Public holidays in Taranaki, with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2022 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change.
8public holidays
12fall on a weekday
10long weekends (Mon or Fri)
248working days in 2022

Public holidays in 2022

New Year's Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Jan 3Monday
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Day after New Year's Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Jan 4Tuesday
Passed
Waitangi Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Feb 7Monday
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Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mar 14Monday
Passed
Good Friday
Apr 15Friday
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Easter Monday
Apr 18Monday
Passed
Anzac Day
Apr 25Monday
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King's Birthday
Jun 6Monday
Passed
Matariki
Jun 24Friday
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Labour Day
Oct 24Monday
Passed
Boxing Day
Dec 26Monday
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Christmas Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Dec 27Tuesday
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Working days in 2022

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January21219
February20119
March23122
April21318
May22022
June22220
July21021
August23023
September22022
October21120
November22022
December22220
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

How many public holidays are there in Taranaki in 2022?
There are 8 public holidays: Taranaki Anniversary Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, King's Birthday, Matariki, Labour Day, Boxing Day. 12 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2022.
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 2022?
248 working days: 260 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 12 public holidays that fall on a weekday.