🇳🇿New Zealand 2021 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for New Zealand in 2021, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 16 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 2021-01-01 | 2096 days ago | Public Holidays |
Day after New Year's Day | 2021-01-02 | 2095 days ago | Public Holidays |
Day after New Year's Day (substitute day) | 2021-01-04 | 2093 days ago | Public Holidays |
Waitangi Day | 2021-02-06 | 2060 days ago | Public Holidays |
Waitangi Day (substitute day) | 2021-02-08 | 2058 days ago | Public Holidays |
Good Friday | 2021-04-02 | 2005 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2021-04-04 | 2003 days ago | Memorial Days |
Easter Monday | 2021-04-05 | 2002 days ago | Public Holidays |
ANZAC Day | 2021-04-25 | 1982 days ago | Public Holidays |
ANZAC Day (substitute day) | 2021-04-26 | 1981 days ago | Public Holidays |
Queen's Birthday | 2021-06-07 | 1939 days ago | Public Holidays |
Labour Day | 2021-10-25 | 1799 days ago | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day | 2021-12-25 | 1738 days ago | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2021-12-26 | 1737 days ago | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day (substitute day) | 2021-12-27 | 1736 days ago | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day (substitute day) | 2021-12-28 | 1735 days ago | Public Holidays |
New Zealand 2021 Holiday Planning Highlights
New Zealand has 15 public holidays in 2021. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
15
Public holidays
7
Long weekends
0
Bridge days
5
Weekend holidays
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 7 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- New Year's Day: 2021-01-01 to 2021-01-04, 4 consecutive days
- Waitangi Day: 2021-02-06 to 2021-02-08, 3 consecutive days
- Good Friday: 2021-04-02 to 2021-04-05, 4 consecutive days
- ANZAC Day: 2021-04-24 to 2021-04-26, 3 consecutive days
- Queen's Birthday: 2021-06-05 to 2021-06-07, 3 consecutive days
- Labour Day: 2021-10-23 to 2021-10-25, 3 consecutive days
In 2021, 5 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.