Long Weekends in New Zealand 2026
8 long weekends · 27 total days off · 0 leave day needed
8
Free long weekends
0
With bridge days
27
Total days off
1 Jan – 4
4 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Thu 1 JanNew Year's Day
Fri 2 JanDay after New Year's Day
6 Feb – 8
3 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Fri 6 FebWaitangi Day
3 Apr – 6
4 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Fri 3 AprGood Friday
Mon 6 AprEaster Monday
25 Apr – 27
3 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Mon 27 AprAnzac Day
30 May – 1 Jun
3 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Mon 1 JunKing's Birthday
10 Jul – 12
3 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Fri 10 JulMatariki
24 Oct – 26
3 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Mon 26 OctLabour Day
25 Dec – 28
4 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Fri 25 DecChristmas Day
Mon 28 DecBoxing Day