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New Year’s Day1 January1 January
Day After New Year’s Day2 January2 January
Waitangi Day6 February6 February
Good Friday29 March18 April
Easter Monday1 April21 April
ANZAC Day25 April25 April
King's Birthday3 June3 June
Matariki28 June20 June
Labour Day28 October27 October
Christmas Day25 December25 December
Boxing Day26 December26 December

*If a public holiday in New Zealand falls on a weekend, it is observed on the following weekday.

Further reading

►Read Moving to New Zealand for an overview of the country.

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