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.

HolidayDateLeave to bookDays offYour break
New Year's DayFri, Jan 1None — automatic3Jan 1 Jan 3
Day after New Year's Day (substitute day)Mon, Jan 4None — automatic3Jan 2 Jan 4
Waitangi Day (substitute day)Mon, Feb 8None — automatic3Feb 6 Feb 8
Good FridayFri, Mar 26None — automatic3Mar 26 Mar 28
Easter MondayMon, Mar 29None — automatic3Mar 27 Mar 29
ANZAC Day (substitute day)Mon, Apr 26None — automatic3Apr 24 Apr 26
King's BirthdayMon, Jun 7None — automatic3Jun 5 Jun 7
MatarikiFri, Jun 25None — automatic3Jun 25 Jun 27
Labour DayMon, Oct 25None — automatic3Oct 23 Oct 25
Christmas Day (substitute day)Mon, Dec 27None — automatic3Dec 25 Dec 27

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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.