Labour Day (New Zealand)
New Zealand public holiday on the fourth Monday in October, marking the campaign for an eight hour working day.
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OrganiserEmployment New Zealand (MBIE)
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked20 October 2026
First held1900
About the day
Labour Day recalls New Zealand workers' early success in winning the eight hour day. It was first marked with parades on 28 October 1890, became a public holiday under the Labour Day Act 1899 from 1900, and moved to the fourth Monday in October in 1910.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday 26 October 2026 | New Zealand | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2027 | Monday 25 October 2027 | New Zealand | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Monday 23 October 2028 | New Zealand | Set by a fixed rule |
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