This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in New Zealand in 2040. 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 |
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New Year's Day | New Zealand January 1 2040, Sunday |
National |
New Year's Day Observed | New Zealand January 2 2040, Monday |
National |
Day after New Year's Day | New Zealand January 3 2040, Tuesday |
National |
Wellington Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Wellington, Manawatu-Whanganui January 23 2040, Monday |
Local holiday |
Northland Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Northland January 30 2040, Monday |
Local holiday |
Nelson Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Nelson, Tasman, West Coast, Canterbury January 30 2040, Monday |
Local holiday |
Auckland Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Manawatu-Whanganui, Hawke's Bay January 30 2040, Monday |
Local holiday |
Waitangi Day | New Zealand February 6 2040, Monday |
National |
Valentine's Day | New Zealand February 14 2040, Tuesday |
Observance |
Taranaki Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Taranaki March 12 2040, Monday |
Local holiday |
March Equinox | New Zealand March 20 2040, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
Otago Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Otago March 26 2040, Monday |
Local holiday |
Good Friday | New Zealand March 30 2040, Friday |
National |
Holy Saturday | New Zealand March 31 2040, Saturday |
Observance |
Easter Sunday | New Zealand April 1 2040, Sunday |
Observance |
April Fools | New Zealand April 1 2040, Sunday |
Observance |
Easter Monday | New Zealand April 2 2040, Monday |
National |
Southland Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Southland April 3 2040, Tuesday |
Local holiday |
ANZAC Day | New Zealand April 25 2040, Wednesday |
National |
Mother's Day | New Zealand May 13 2040, Sunday |
Observance |
Queen's Birthday | New Zealand June 4 2040, Monday |
National |
June Solstice | New Zealand June 21 2040, Thursday |
Seasonal |
Father's Day | New Zealand September 2 2040, Sunday |
Observance |
September Equinox | New Zealand September 22 2040, Saturday |
Seasonal |
South Canterbury Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Canterbury September 24 2040, Monday |
Local holiday |
Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Hawke's Bay October 19 2040, Friday |
Local holiday |
Labour Day | New Zealand October 22 2040, Monday |
National |
Marlborough Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Marlborough October 29 2040, Monday |
Local holiday |
Halloween | New Zealand October 31 2040, Wednesday |
Observance |
Guy Fawkes Night | New Zealand November 5 2040, Monday |
Observance |
Canterbury Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Canterbury November 16 2040, Friday |
Local holiday |
Westland Anniversary Day | New Zealand - West Coast December 3 2040, Monday |
Local holiday |
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day | New Zealand - Chatham Islands December 3 2040, Monday |
Local holiday |
December Solstice | New Zealand December 21 2040, Friday |
Seasonal |
Christmas Eve | New Zealand December 24 2040, Monday |
Observance |
Christmas Day | New Zealand December 25 2040, Tuesday |
National |
Boxing Day | New Zealand December 26 2040, Wednesday |
National |
New Year's Eve | New Zealand December 31 2040, Monday |
Observance |