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2025 public holidays in New Zealand
23 official public holidays in 2025, with 10 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
2025 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Bridge · 4 days
Day after New Year's Day
Thursday, January 2
From Thursday, January 2 to Sunday, January 5 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
Waitangi Day
Thursday, February 6
From Thursday, February 6 to Sunday, February 9 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Good Friday
Friday, April 18
From Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20
- Weekend · 3 days
Easter Monday
Monday, April 21
From Saturday, April 19 to Monday, April 21
- Weekend · 3 days
Anzac Day
Friday, April 25
From Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27
- Weekend · 3 days
King's Birthday
Monday, June 2
From Saturday, May 31 to Monday, June 2
- Weekend · 3 days
Matariki
Friday, June 20
From Friday, June 20 to Sunday, June 22
- Weekend · 3 days
Labour Day
Monday, October 27
From Saturday, October 25 to Monday, October 27
- Bridge · 4 days
Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25
From Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Boxing Day
Friday, December 26
From Friday, December 26 to Sunday, December 28
2025 calendar
- 1JanNew Year's DayWednesday, January 1
- 2JanDay after New Year's DayThursday, January 2
- 20JanRegionalWellington Anniversary DayMonday, January 20
- 27JanRegionalAuckland/Northland Anniversary DayMonday, January 27 · Auckland Anniversary Day
- 3FebRegionalNelson Anniversary DayMonday, February 3
- 6FebWaitangi DayThursday, February 6
- 10MarRegionalTaranaki Anniversary DayMonday, March 10
- 24MarRegionalOtago Anniversary DayMonday, March 24
- 18AprGood FridayFriday, April 18
- 21AprEaster MondayMonday, April 21
- 22AprRegionalSouthland Anniversary DayTuesday, April 22
- 25AprAnzac DayFriday, April 25
- 2JunKing's BirthdayMonday, June 2
- 20JunMatarikiFriday, June 20
- 22SepRegionalDominion DayMonday, September 22 · Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day
- 24OctRegionalHawke's Bay Anniversary DayFriday, October 24
- 27OctLabour DayMonday, October 27
- 3NovRegionalMarlborough Anniversary DayMonday, November 3
- 14NovRegionalCanterbury (North & Central) Anniversary DayFriday, November 14 · Canterbury Anniversary Day
- 1DecRegionalChatham Islands Anniversary DayMonday, December 1
- 1DecRegionalWestland Anniversary DayMonday, December 1
- 25DecChristmas DayThursday, December 25
- 26DecBoxing DayFriday, December 26
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.
More practical info: New Zealand
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
- When to goThe best time to visit every country and major city: temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine based on ten years of data.
- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Emergency NumbersPolice, ambulance, and fire department numbers for every country.
- TippingHow much to tip at restaurants, in taxis, and at hotels.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for New Zealand?