🇳🇿New Zealand - 2021 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for New Zealand in 2021, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 16 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 2021-01-01 | 2101 days ago | Public Holidays |
Day after New Year's Day | 2021-01-02 | 2100 days ago | Public Holidays |
Day after New Year's Day (substitute day) | 2021-01-04 | 2098 days ago | Public Holidays |
Waitangi Day | 2021-02-06 | 2065 days ago | Public Holidays |
Waitangi Day (substitute day) | 2021-02-08 | 2063 days ago | Public Holidays |
Good Friday | 2021-04-02 | 2010 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2021-04-04 | 2008 days ago | Memorial Days |
Easter Monday | 2021-04-05 | 2007 days ago | Public Holidays |
ANZAC Day | 2021-04-25 | 1987 days ago | Public Holidays |
ANZAC Day (substitute day) | 2021-04-26 | 1986 days ago | Public Holidays |
Queen's Birthday | 2021-06-07 | 1944 days ago | Public Holidays |
Labour Day | 2021-10-25 | 1804 days ago | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day | 2021-12-25 | 1743 days ago | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day | 2021-12-26 | 1742 days ago | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day (substitute day) | 2021-12-27 | 1741 days ago | Public Holidays |
Boxing Day (substitute day) | 2021-12-28 | 1740 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 time off
The following 7 breaks require no time off because 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.