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Public holidays in New Zealand, 2028
Holiday dates14vs 2027: -2
2028 is an estimate: calculated from current rules and subject to future changes and one-off holidays.
On weekdays11not on the weekend
On the weekend3weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days8
World rank85 / 245median 13 days
All public holidays in 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2, 2028 | Sun (weekend) | Day after New Year's Day |
| Jan 3, 2028 | Mon | New Year's Day (observed) |
| Jan 4, 2028 | Tue | Day after New Year's Day (observed) |
| Feb 6, 2028 | Sun (weekend) | Waitangi Day |
| Feb 7, 2028 | Mon | Waitangi Day (observed) |
| Apr 14, 2028 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 17, 2028 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| Apr 25, 2028 | Tue | Anzac Day |
| Jun 5, 2028 | Mon | King's Birthday |
| Jul 14, 2028 | Fri | Matariki |
| Oct 23, 2028 | Mon | Labour Day |
| Dec 25, 2028 | Mon | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2028 | Tue | Boxing Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2028
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2028 – Jan 4, 2028 | 4 days | New Year's Day・Day after New Year's Day・New Year's Day (observed)・Day after New Year's Day (observed) |
| Feb 5, 2028 – Feb 7, 2028 | 3 days | Waitangi Day・Waitangi Day (observed) |
| Apr 14, 2028 – Apr 17, 2028 | 4 days | Good Friday・Easter Monday |
| Jun 3, 2028 – Jun 5, 2028 | 3 days | King's Birthday |
| Jul 14, 2028 – Jul 16, 2028 | 3 days | Matariki |
| Oct 21, 2028 – Oct 23, 2028 | 3 days | Labour Day |
| Dec 23, 2028 – Dec 26, 2028 | 4 days | Christmas Day・Boxing Day |
| Dec 30, 2028 – Jan 2, 2029 | 4 days | New Year's Day・Day after New Year's Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2027
- + New Year's Day (observed)
- − Anzac Day (observed)
- − Boxing Day (observed)
- − Christmas Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2028 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.