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New Year’s Day (New Zealand)
New Zealand public holiday on 1 January, moved to a weekday for most workers when it falls on a weekend.
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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 Year's Day is one of New Zealand's statutory public holidays under the Holidays Act 2003. If it falls on a Saturday or Sunday and a person would not normally work that day, the holiday moves to the following Monday or Tuesday.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday 1 January 2027 | New Zealand | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Saturday 1 January 2028 | New Zealand | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Monday 1 January 2029 | New Zealand | Same date every year |
Where this information comes from
- Employment New Zealand: public holidays and anniversary dates
- govt.nz: dates for public holidays and anniversary days
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