Long Weekends in New Zealand 2027
New Zealand has 11 public holidays in 2027, creating 10 long-weekend opportunities — 10 automatic 3-day weekends and 0 bridge chances where a day or two of leave buys a longer break.
Smartest break
Take no leave around New Year's Day (January 1, 2027) for 3 days off — Jan 1 – Jan 3.
| Holiday | Date | Leave to book | Days off | Your break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 | None — automatic | 3 | Jan 1 – Jan 3 |
| Day after New Year's Day (substitute day) | Mon, Jan 4 | None — automatic | 3 | Jan 2 – Jan 4 |
| Waitangi Day (substitute day) | Mon, Feb 8 | None — automatic | 3 | Feb 6 – Feb 8 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 | None — automatic | 3 | Mar 26 – Mar 28 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Mar 29 | None — automatic | 3 | Mar 27 – Mar 29 |
| ANZAC Day (substitute day) | Mon, Apr 26 | None — automatic | 3 | Apr 24 – Apr 26 |
| King's Birthday | Mon, Jun 7 | None — automatic | 3 | Jun 5 – Jun 7 |
| Matariki | Fri, Jun 25 | None — automatic | 3 | Jun 25 – Jun 27 |
| Labour Day | Mon, Oct 25 | None — automatic | 3 | Oct 23 – Oct 25 |
| Christmas Day (substitute day) | Mon, Dec 27 | None — automatic | 3 | Dec 25 – Dec 27 |
Long weekend FAQ
- What is a bridge day?
- A bridge day ("puente" in Spanish) is a workday wedged between a public holiday and the weekend. Book it off and the holiday and weekend join into one unbroken break.
- How many long weekends does New Zealand have in 2027?
- New Zealand has 10 long-weekend opportunities in 2027: 10 that need no leave and 0 that need one or two days off.