🇳🇿New Zealand 2020 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for New Zealand in 2020, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 13 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 2020-01-01 | 2464 days ago | Public Holidays |
Day after New Year's Day | 2020-01-02 | 2463 days ago | Public Holidays |
Waitangi Day | 2020-02-06 | 2428 days ago | Public Holidays |
Good Friday | 2020-04-10 | 2364 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2020-04-12 | 2362 days ago | Memorial Days |
Easter Monday | 2020-04-13 | 2361 days ago | Public Holidays |
ANZAC Day | 2020-04-25 | 2349 days ago | Public Holidays |
ANZAC Day (substitute day) | 2020-04-27 | 2347 days ago | Public Holidays |
Queen's Birthday | 2020-06-01 | 2312 days ago | Public Holidays |
Labour Day | 2020-10-26 | 2165 days ago | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day | 2020-12-25 | 2105 days ago | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2020-12-26 | 2104 days ago | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day (substitute day) | 2020-12-28 | 2102 days ago | Public Holidays |
New Zealand 2020 Holiday Planning Highlights
New Zealand has 12 public holidays in 2020. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 5 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- Good Friday: 2020-04-10 to 2020-04-13, 4 consecutive days
- ANZAC Day: 2020-04-25 to 2020-04-27, 3 consecutive days
- Queen's Birthday: 2020-05-30 to 2020-06-01, 3 consecutive days
- Labour Day: 2020-10-24 to 2020-10-26, 3 consecutive days
- Christmas Day: 2020-12-25 to 2020-12-28, 4 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 2 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- New Year's Day: after taking leave, enjoy 5 consecutive days from 2020-01-01 to 2020-01-05
- Waitangi Day: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2020-02-06 to 2020-02-09
In 2020, 2 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether New Zealand provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
4 is the busiest holiday month, with 4 public holidays.