Following are the regional and national public holidays in New Zealand in 2025.
| Holiday | Date | National/Regional |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Wednesday 1 January | National |
| Day after New Year’s Day | Thursday 2 January | National |
| Wellington Anniversary | Monday 20 January | Wellington |
| Auckland Anniversary | Monday 27 January | Auckland |
| Nelson Anniversary | Monday 3 February | Nelson |
| Waitangi Day | Thursday 6 February | National |
| Taranaki Anniversary | Monday 10 March | Taranaki |
| Otago Anniversary | Monday 24 March | Otago |
| Good Friday | Friday 18 April | National |
| Easter Monday | Monday 21 April | National |
| Southland Anniversary | Tuesday 22 April | Southland |
| Anzac Day | Friday 25 April | National |
| King's Birthday | Monday 2 June | National |
| Matariki | Friday 20 June | National |
| South Canterbury Anniversary | Monday 22 September | Canterbury (South) |
| Hawke's Bay Anniversary | Friday 24 October | Hawke's Bay |
| Labour Day | Monday 27 October | National |
| Marlborough Anniversary | Monday 3 November | Marlborough |
| Canterbury Anniversary | Friday 14 November | Canterbury |
| Chatham Islands Anniversary | Monday 1 December | Chatham Islands |
| Westland Anniversary | Monday 1 December | Westland |
| Christmas Day | Thursday 25 December | National |
| Boxing Day | Friday 26 December | National |
FAQs About Public Holidays in New Zealand
#1:- Are employees entitled to extra pay if they work on a public holiday?
Yes. Employees who work on a public holiday should get their regular pay + half of regular pay. They are also entitled for day in lieu if it is an employee’s usual working day
#2:- When is the Wellington Anniversary in 2025?
The 2025 Wellington Anniversary public holiday is on Monday 20 January. This is a regional holiday and not a national holiday.
#3:- When is Auckland Anniversary Day in 2025?
The 2025 Auckland Anniversary public holiday is on Monday 27 January. This is a regional holiday and not a national holiday.
#4:- What date is Waitangi Day observed in 2025?
Waitangi Day 2025 is observed on Thursday, February 6th, 2025.
#5:- When is Nelson Anniversary Day in 2025?
Nelson Anniversary Day in 2025 is observed on Monday, 3rd February 2025. Holiday is only observed in the Nelson region of New Zealand.
#6:- When is Waitangi Day in 2025?
Waitangi Day in 2025 is celebrated on Thursday, February 6th. This day is a public holiday in all of New Zealand.
