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Public-holiday date under New Zealand rules. Official source
King's Birthday in New Zealand
This national overview identifies holiday occasions. Public holiday dates, substitute days and school calendars depend on the country or region. Use your jurisdiction calendar for closures and countdowns.
Regional calendars
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About this calendar
King's Birthday is observed in New Zealand. Check the holiday dates, observance information and calendar details below.
Dates and coverage by jurisdiction — 2028
Additional and substitute dates are separate entries. Local and sector-only holidays apply only to the areas or institutions specified.
Auckland
Canterbury
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Public-holiday date under New Zealand rules. Official source
Chatham Islands
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Public-holiday date under New Zealand rules. Official source
Hawke's Bay
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Public-holiday date under New Zealand rules. Official source
Marlborough
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Public-holiday date under New Zealand rules. Official source
Nelson
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Public-holiday date under New Zealand rules. Official source
Otago
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Public-holiday date under New Zealand rules. Official source
South Canterbury
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Public-holiday date under New Zealand rules. Official source
Southland
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Public-holiday date under New Zealand rules. Official source
Taranaki
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Public-holiday date under New Zealand rules. Official source
Wellington
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Public-holiday date under New Zealand rules. Official source
Westland
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Public-holiday date under New Zealand rules. Official source
Missing entries do not establish that a jurisdiction has no holiday. Check its calendar for pending official dates and local exceptions.
Holiday guides
- New Year's Day
- Waitangi Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- ANZAC Day
- Boxing Day
- Labour Day
- Christmas Day
- Day after New Year's Day
- Matariki
- Auckland Anniversary Day
- Taranaki Anniversary Day
- Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
- Wellington Anniversary Day
- Marlborough Anniversary Day
- Nelson Anniversary Day
- Canterbury Anniversary Day
- South Canterbury Anniversary Day
- Westland Anniversary Day
- Otago Anniversary Day
- Southland Anniversary Day
- Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Official sources
New Zealand Ministry of Education: New Zealand Ministry of Education: school terms and holidays
Employment New Zealand: Employment New Zealand: actual or transferred holiday
Employment New Zealand: Employment New Zealand: public holidays and anniversary dates
New Zealand Government: New Zealand Government: legislated Matariki dates