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Public holidays in New Zealand 2025

The following is a complete list of public holidays in New Zealand. Public holidays when all residents have time off from work are often called red days. This list contains red days, but also public holidays that are only celebrated without time off from work and school.

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Holiday nameDateHoliday typeWhen
New Year January 1, 2025 Public holiday in 183 days
New Year's Day (substitute day) January 1, 2025 Public holiday in 183 days
Day after New Year's Day (substitute day) January 2, 2025 Public holiday in 184 days
Day after New Year's Day January 2, 2025 Public holiday in 184 days
Waitangi Day (substitute day) February 6, 2025 Public holiday in 219 days
Waitangi Day February 6, 2025 Public holiday in 219 days
Good Friday April 18, 2025 Public holiday in 290 days
Easter Sunday April 20, 2025 Observance day in 292 days
Easter Monday April 21, 2025 Public holiday in 293 days
Anzac Day April 25, 2025 Public holiday in 297 days
Queen's official birthday June 2, 2025 Public holiday in 335 days
Labour Day October 27, 2025 Public holiday in 482 days
Christmas Day (substitute day) December 25, 2025 Public holiday in 541 days
Christmas Day December 25, 2025 Public holiday in 541 days
Boxing Day December 26, 2025 Public holiday in 542 days