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Boxing Day (New Zealand)
New Zealand public holiday on 26 December, 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
Boxing Day is a statutory public holiday in New Zealand. In 2027 it falls on a Sunday and is observed on Tuesday 28 December for most workers, as Christmas Day takes the Monday.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday 26 December 2026 | New Zealand | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Sunday 26 December 2027 | New Zealand | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Tuesday 26 December 2028 | 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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