Holidays in New Zealand in 2028
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in New Zealand in 2028. 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 2028, Saturday |
National |
| New Year's Day Observed | New Zealand January 3 2028, Monday |
National |
| Day after New Year's Day | New Zealand January 4 2028, Tuesday |
National |
| Wellington Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Wellington, Manawatu-Whanganui January 24 2028, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Nelson Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Nelson, Tasman, West Coast, Canterbury January 31 2028, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Auckland Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Manawatu-Whanganui, Hawke's Bay January 31 2028, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Northland Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Northland January 31 2028, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Waitangi Day | New Zealand February 6 2028, Sunday |
National |
| Waitangi Day | New Zealand February 7 2028, Monday |
National |
| Valentine's Day | New Zealand February 14 2028, Monday |
Observance |
| Taranaki Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Taranaki March 13 2028, Monday |
Local holiday |
| March Equinox | New Zealand March 20 2028, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Otago Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Otago March 20 2028, Monday |
Local holiday |
| April Fools | New Zealand April 1 2028, Saturday |
Observance |
| Good Friday | New Zealand April 14 2028, Friday |
National |
| Holy Saturday | New Zealand April 15 2028, Saturday |
Observance |
| Easter Sunday | New Zealand April 16 2028, Sunday |
Observance |
| Easter Monday | New Zealand April 17 2028, Monday |
National |
| Southland Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Southland April 18 2028, Tuesday |
Local holiday |
| ANZAC Day | New Zealand April 25 2028, Tuesday |
National |
| Mother's Day | New Zealand May 14 2028, Sunday |
Observance |
| Queen's Birthday | New Zealand June 5 2028, Monday |
National |
| June Solstice | New Zealand June 21 2028, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Father's Day | New Zealand September 3 2028, Sunday |
Observance |
| September Equinox | New Zealand September 22 2028, Friday |
Seasonal |
| South Canterbury Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Canterbury September 25 2028, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Hawke's Bay October 20 2028, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Labour Day | New Zealand October 23 2028, Monday |
National |
| Marlborough Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Marlborough October 30 2028, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Halloween | New Zealand October 31 2028, Tuesday |
Observance |
| Guy Fawkes Night | New Zealand November 5 2028, Sunday |
Observance |
| Canterbury Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Canterbury November 17 2028, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Chatham Islands Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Chatham Islands November 27 2028, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Westland Anniversary Day | New Zealand - West Coast December 4 2028, Monday |
Local holiday |
| December Solstice | New Zealand December 21 2028, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | New Zealand December 24 2028, Sunday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | New Zealand December 25 2028, Monday |
National |
| Boxing Day | New Zealand December 26 2028, Tuesday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | New Zealand December 31 2028, Sunday |
Observance |
Next Years Holidays in New Zealand