Business Days in 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Weekend pattern, public holidays, and business day calculator for New Zealand.
In New Zealand, business days are Monday through Friday. Weekends fall on Sat–Sun. Public holidays are excluded by default.
Weekend schedule
New Zealand observes a Sat–Sun weekend. This means Saturday and Sunday are non-working days, while Monday through Friday are standard business days.
Public holidays in New Zealand (2026)
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day |
| 2026-01-02 | Day after New Year's Day |
| 2026-02-06 | Waitangi Day |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday |
| 2026-04-06 | Easter Monday |
| 2026-04-27 | Anzac Day |
| 2026-06-01 | King's Birthday |
| 2026-07-10 | Matariki |
| 2026-10-26 | Labour Day |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day |
| 2026-12-28 | Boxing Day |
Public holidays in New Zealand (2027)
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day |
| 2027-01-04 | Day after New Year's Day |
| 2027-02-08 | Waitangi Day |
| 2027-03-26 | Good Friday |
| 2027-03-29 | Easter Monday |
| 2027-04-26 | Anzac Day |
| 2027-06-07 | King's Birthday |
| 2027-06-25 | Matariki |
| 2027-10-25 | Labour Day |
| 2027-12-27 | Christmas Day |
| 2027-12-28 | Boxing Day |
Frequently asked questions
What are the business days in New Zealand?
Business days in New Zealand are typically Monday through Friday. Weekends are Sat–Sun.
Are public holidays included in business days in New Zealand?
No. National public holidays are excluded by default. The table below shows the public holidays for 2026 and 2027.