Holidays in New Zealand in 2025
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in New Zealand in 2025. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting New Zealand.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | New Zealand January 1 2025, Wednesday |
National |
| Day after New Year's Day | New Zealand January 2 2025, Thursday |
National |
| Wellington Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Wellington, Manawatu-Whanganui January 20 2025, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Auckland Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Manawatu-Whanganui, Hawke's Bay January 27 2025, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Northland Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Northland January 27 2025, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Nelson Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Nelson, Tasman, West Coast, Canterbury February 3 2025, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Waitangi Day | New Zealand February 6 2025, Thursday |
National |
| Valentine's Day | New Zealand February 14 2025, Friday |
Observance |
| Taranaki Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Taranaki March 10 2025, Monday |
Local holiday |
| March Equinox | New Zealand March 20 2025, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| Otago Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Otago March 24 2025, Monday |
Local holiday |
| April Fools | New Zealand April 1 2025, Tuesday |
Observance |
| Good Friday | New Zealand April 18 2025, Friday |
National |
| Holy Saturday | New Zealand April 19 2025, Saturday |
Observance |
| Easter Sunday | New Zealand April 20 2025, Sunday |
Observance |
| Easter Monday | New Zealand April 21 2025, Monday |
National |
| Southland Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Southland April 22 2025, Tuesday |
Local holiday |
| ANZAC Day | New Zealand April 25 2025, Friday |
National |
| Mother's Day | New Zealand May 11 2025, Sunday |
Observance |
| Queen's Birthday | New Zealand June 2 2025, Monday |
National |
| June Solstice | New Zealand June 21 2025, Saturday |
Seasonal |
| Father's Day | New Zealand September 7 2025, Sunday |
Observance |
| South Canterbury Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Canterbury September 22 2025, Monday |
Local holiday |
| September Equinox | New Zealand September 23 2025, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
| Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Hawke's Bay October 24 2025, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Labour Day | New Zealand October 27 2025, Monday |
National |
| Halloween | New Zealand October 31 2025, Friday |
Observance |
| Marlborough Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Marlborough November 3 2025, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Guy Fawkes Night | New Zealand November 5 2025, Wednesday |
Observance |
| Canterbury Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Canterbury November 14 2025, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Westland Anniversary Day | New Zealand - West Coast December 1 2025, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Chatham Islands Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Chatham Islands December 1 2025, Monday |
Local holiday |
| December Solstice | New Zealand December 22 2025, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | New Zealand December 24 2025, Wednesday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | New Zealand December 25 2025, Thursday |
National |
| Boxing Day | New Zealand December 26 2025, Friday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | New Zealand December 31 2025, Wednesday |
Observance |
Next Years Holidays in New Zealand