Here's the full list of New Zealand’s national public and regional holidays.
Aotearoa New Zealand celebrates eleven national public holidays throughout the year, during which banks, offices, and some shops are closed. In addition, each region has its own regional anniversary, celebrated at different times throughout the year.
If you are planning to travel in New Zealand during these peak periods, it’s wise to book flights, tours, and accommodation well in advance to avoid missing out.
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These holidays are recognized nationwide and may or may not fall under the same dates every year. Should some of these dates fall on a Sunday, then the following Monday will be considered the holiday.
Regional or provincial anniversary days are normally observed on a Monday nearest to the actual day. This means they are always a great opportunity for a long weekend away.
These holidays are only celebrated within each province, and not nationwide.
