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2028 calendar
2028 public holidays in New Zealand
23 official public holidays in 2028, with 11 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
2028 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.
- Weekend · 3 days
New Year's Day
Monday, January 3
From Saturday, January 1 to Monday, January 3
- Bridge · 4 days
Day after New Year's Day
Tuesday, January 4
From Saturday, January 1 to Tuesday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Waitangi Day
Monday, February 7
From Saturday, February 5 to Monday, February 7
- Weekend · 3 days
Good Friday
Friday, April 14
From Friday, April 14 to Sunday, April 16
- Weekend · 3 days
Easter Monday
Monday, April 17
From Saturday, April 15 to Monday, April 17
- Bridge · 4 days
Anzac Day
Tuesday, April 25
From Saturday, April 22 to Tuesday, April 25 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
King's Birthday
Monday, June 5
From Saturday, June 3 to Monday, June 5
- Weekend · 3 days
Matariki
Friday, July 14
From Friday, July 14 to Sunday, July 16
- Weekend · 3 days
Labour Day
Monday, October 23
From Saturday, October 21 to Monday, October 23
- Weekend · 3 days
Christmas Day
Monday, December 25
From Saturday, December 23 to Monday, December 25
- Bridge · 4 days
Boxing Day
Tuesday, December 26
From Saturday, December 23 to Tuesday, December 26 · 1 day of leave
2028 calendar
- 3JanNew Year's DayMonday, January 3
- 4JanDay after New Year's DayTuesday, January 4
- 24JanRegionalWellington Anniversary DayMonday, January 24
- 31JanRegionalAuckland/Northland Anniversary DayMonday, January 31 · Auckland Anniversary Day
- 31JanRegionalNelson Anniversary DayMonday, January 31
- 7FebWaitangi DayMonday, February 7
- 13MarRegionalTaranaki Anniversary DayMonday, March 13
- 20MarRegionalOtago Anniversary DayMonday, March 20
- 14AprGood FridayFriday, April 14
- 17AprEaster MondayMonday, April 17
- 18AprRegionalSouthland Anniversary DayTuesday, April 18
- 25AprAnzac DayTuesday, April 25
- 5JunKing's BirthdayMonday, June 5
- 14JulMatarikiFriday, July 14
- 25SepRegionalDominion DayMonday, September 25 · Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day
- 20OctRegionalHawke's Bay Anniversary DayFriday, October 20
- 23OctLabour DayMonday, October 23
- 30OctRegionalMarlborough Anniversary DayMonday, October 30
- 17NovRegionalCanterbury (North & Central) Anniversary DayFriday, November 17 · Canterbury Anniversary Day
- 27NovRegionalChatham Islands Anniversary DayMonday, November 27
- 4DecRegionalWestland Anniversary DayMonday, December 4
- 25DecChristmas DayMonday, December 25
- 26DecBoxing DayTuesday, 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?