ANZAC Day in New Zealand
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ANZAC Day is a nationwide New Zealand public holiday observed on 25 April. The actual calendar date and an employee’s observed day can differ when statutory Mondayisation applies.
ANZAC Day
Holiday
New Zealand
Country
2026
Next Date Year
Saturday
Day
Apr
25
April 25, 2026
ANZAC Day Date in New Zealand
Date
April 25, 2026
Day
Saturday
Public Holiday
Yes
Bank Holiday
Yes
Date Confirmed
Yes
ANZAC Day Dates in New Zealand
ANZAC Day 2026
- Confirmed
- Confirmed
ANZAC Day 2027
- Confirmed
- Confirmed
ANZAC Day 2028
- Confirmed
History of ANZAC Day
The holiday reflects the service and sacrifice of New Zealanders and Australians in war and peacekeeping. Its modern employment treatment comes from New Zealand public-holiday legislation.
Importance of ANZAC Day
Eligible employees receive public-holiday protections when the day would otherwise be a working day. A weekend ANZAC Day is Mondayised; when 25 April is a weekday there is no extra transfer day.
How ANZAC Day Is Celebrated in New Zealand
People may observe it through dawn services, wreath-laying and remembrance parades; practices differ among communities and households.
Office Impact
Government offices generally close. Businesses may operate, and employees working an otherwise working public holiday receive statutory pay and alternative-holiday entitlements where applicable.
Bank Impact
Bank branches generally close and payment processing can move to the next business day; digital services remain available.
School Impact
State schools close for statutory holidays or scheduled term breaks. Families should verify term dates and local arrangements.
Travel Information
Dawn services and civic parades can close streets on 25 April. Mondayisation affects work entitlements, not the timing of ANZAC ceremonies.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is ANZAC Day in New Zealand?
It is observed on 25 April, subject to statutory transfer rules where applicable.
Can the observed date differ?
A weekend ANZAC Day is Mondayised; when 25 April is a weekday there is no extra transfer day.
What if an employee works?
Public-holiday pay and alternative-day rules depend on whether it is otherwise a working day.