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Holidays New Zealand

Good Friday

Good Friday is a date in which Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. For families that aren't religious, it is simply time off work to spend together. Good Friday, alongside Easter, is adjusted based on the Equinox, therefore the date of often different. Upcoming Dates For Good Friday Since the date of celebration is adjusted by the March equinox, …

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Queen’s Birthday

The Queen's Birthday celebrates the Queen of the United Kingdom. It is a public holiday, though with no offical celebration. Upcoming Dates For The Queen's Birthday The Queen's Birthday is on the first Monday of June, every year. Here are the upcoming dates for observation: Monday, June 5, 2017 Monday, June 4, 2018 Monday, June 3, 2019 Monday, June 1, …

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Waitangi Day

Waitangi Day celebrates the date the treaty was signed in New Zealand on February 6, 1840. It is a day of great importance and celebration. Upcoming Dates For Waitangi Day The celebration date for Waitangi Day is February 6. However, if the date should fall on a weekend, the public holiday will land on the following weekday. Here are the …

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New Years Day

In New Zealand, New Years Day is a holiday taken alongside the day after New Years Day. These two holidays are celebrated to welcome in the New Year, often on January 1st and 2nd. Upcoming Dates For New Years Day New Years Day is the day after New Years Eve, which falls on the last day of December. New Years …

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Labour Day

Labour Day is celebrated across the globe as a celebration of the 8-hour work day. In New Zealand, it is a public holiday that allows workers more time with their family. Upcoming Dates For Labour Day Labour Day is celebrated in October, on the fourth Monday. Here is a list of the upcoming dates for celebration: Monday, October 23, 2017 …

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Boxing Day

Boxing Day is traditionally celebrated the day after Christmas. It's often a day filled with shopping, as many stores begin a Boxing Day sale. Upcoming Dates For Boxing Day Boxing Day lands on the 26th of December, following Christmas Day. Here is a list of the upcoming dates for Boxing Day to help you plan your holidays: Tuesday, December 26, …

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Christmas Day

Christmas is a Christian celebration that marks the birth of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated all over the world, both for religious purpose and as time spent with the family. It lands on December 25 every year, following Christmas Eve on the 24th. Boxing Day follows, on the 26th, which is often a holiday as well. Upcoming Dates For Christmas …

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Easter

Easter is a Christian holiday, celebrated all over the world. The date lands on the Sunday after the March equinox. In New Zealand, it is a four day weekend, with Good Friday landing on the Friday before and Easter Monday landing on the Monday after. Many families choose to travel or go on vacation. Upcoming Dates For Easter Since Easter …

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ANZAC Day

ANZAC is the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The holiday commemorates all the lives lost from the ANZAC at Gallipoli during World War I. It honors everyone who served in the Corps. Upcoming Dates For ANZAC Day ANZAC Day lands annually on the 25th of April. It's celebrated in New Zealand and Australia. If the date falls on a …

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