How to maximise your annual leave in 2027

Turn 19 days into 48 days off

We did the research for you and have got the ultimate hack for making the most of public holidays in 2027. Take these days off work to extend your break, without depleting your annual leave balance! It's all about working smarter not harder.

When are all the public holidays in New Zealand?

Period

Public Holiday dates

Leave days

Total Days off

Christmas & New Year 2026/27

Fri 25 Dec 2026 - Mon 4 Jan 2027

Christmas & Boxing Day: Fri 25 Dec & Mon 28 Dec 2026 (Boxing Day Mondayised)

New Year holidays: Fri 1 Jan & Mon 4 Jan 2027 (day after Mondayised)

Easter

Fri 26 Mar - Sun 4 Apr 2027

Good Friday & Easter Monday: Fri 26 Mar & Mon 29 Mar 2027

Anzac Day

Sat 24 Apr - Sun 2 May 2027

Anzac Day: Sun 25 Apr 2027 (observed Mon 26 Apr)

Matariki

Sat 19 Jun - Sun 27 Jun 2027

Matariki: Fri 25 Jun 2027

Labour Day

Sat 23 Oct - Sun 31 Oct 2027

Labour Day: Mon 25 Oct 2027

Christmas & New Year 2027/28

Sat 25 Dec 2027 - Tue 4 Jan 2028

Christmas & Boxing Day: Sat 25 & Sun 26 Dec 2027 (Mondayised to Mon 27 & Tue 28 Dec)

New Year holidays: Sat 1 & Sun 2 Jan 2028 (Mondayised to Mon 3 & Tue 4 Jan)