| Some holidays are set by legislation Others are religious holidays (Easter and Christmas) or are observed locally by custom and practice (Provincial Anniversary Days). While provided in good faith, actual dates may vary to dates shown |
| Public
Holidays 2008 in New Zealand |
Holiday |
Date |
Day after New Year's Day |
2 - 3 January |
| Wellington Anniversary (Wellington only) |
21 January |
| Auckland Anniversary (Auckland only) |
28 January |
| Waitangi Day |
6 February |
| Good Friday |
21 March |
| Easter Monday |
24 March |
| Anzac Day |
25 April |
| Queen's Birthday |
2 June |
| Labour Day |
27 October |
| Canterbury Anniversary (Christchurch only) |
14 November |
| Christmas Day |
25 December |
| Boxing Day |
26 December |
