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Day after New Year’s Day (New Zealand)
New Zealand public holiday on 2 January, observed on Monday 4 January in 2027 for most workers because 2 January falls on a Saturday.
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OrganiserEmployment New Zealand (MBIE)
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked20 October 2026
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About the day
New Zealand is one of the few countries to keep 2 January as a statutory public holiday alongside New Year's Day. When it falls on a weekend it is moved to the next working day for people who would not otherwise work that day.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 4 January 2027 | New Zealand | Confirmed by the organiser |
Where this information comes from
- Employment New Zealand: public holidays and anniversary dates
- govt.nz: dates for public holidays and anniversary days
- Te Ara: public holidays
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