🇳🇿New Zealand 2024 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for New Zealand in 2024, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 12 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 2024-01-01 | 1002 days ago | Public Holidays |
Day after New Year's Day | 2024-01-02 | 1001 days ago | Public Holidays |
Waitangi Day | 2024-02-06 | 966 days ago | Public Holidays |
Good Friday | 2024-03-29 | 914 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2024-03-31 | 912 days ago | Memorial Days |
Easter Monday | 2024-04-01 | 911 days ago | Public Holidays |
ANZAC Day | 2024-04-25 | 887 days ago | Public Holidays |
King's Birthday | 2024-06-03 | 848 days ago | Public Holidays |
Matariki | 2024-06-28 | 823 days ago | Public Holidays |
Labour Day | 2024-10-28 | 701 days ago | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day | 2024-12-25 | 643 days ago | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2024-12-26 | 642 days ago | Public Holidays |
New Zealand 2024 Holiday Planning Highlights
New Zealand has 11 public holidays in 2024. 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.
- New Year's Day: 2023-12-30 to 2024-01-02, 4 consecutive days
- Good Friday: 2024-03-29 to 2024-04-01, 4 consecutive days
- King's Birthday: 2024-06-01 to 2024-06-03, 3 consecutive days
- Matariki: 2024-06-28 to 2024-06-30, 3 consecutive days
- Labour Day: 2024-10-26 to 2024-10-28, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 3 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- Waitangi Day: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2024-02-03 to 2024-02-06
- ANZAC Day: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2024-04-25 to 2024-04-28
- Christmas Day: after taking leave, enjoy 5 consecutive days from 2024-12-25 to 2024-12-29
In 2024, New Zealand has no public holidays falling at the weekend, so every holiday provides a genuine day of rest.
1 is the busiest holiday month, with 2 public holidays.