New Zealand Public Holidays 2028
11 public holidays and 249 business days in 2028.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Day off |
| Sun, Jan 2 | Day after New Year's Day | Day off |
| Mon, Jan 3 | New Year's Day (substitute day) observed | Day off |
| Tue, Jan 4 | Day after New Year's Day (substitute day) observed | Day off |
| Sun, Feb 6 | Waitangi Day | Day off |
| Mon, Feb 7 | Waitangi Day (substitute day) observed | Day off |
| Fri, Apr 14 | Good Friday | Day off |
| Sun, Apr 16 | Easter Sunday | observance |
| Mon, Apr 17 | Easter Monday | Day off |
| Tue, Apr 25 | ANZAC Day | Day off |
| Mon, Jun 5 | King's Birthday | Day off |
| Fri, Jul 14 | Matariki | Day off |
| Mon, Oct 23 | Labour Day | Day off |
| Mon, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Day off |
| Tue, Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Day off |
Business days per month in 2028
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19 | 2 | 31 |
| February | 20 | 1 | 29 |
| March | 23 | 0 | 31 |
| April | 17 | 3 | 30 |
| May | 23 | 0 | 31 |
| June | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| July | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| August | 23 | 0 | 31 |
| September | 21 | 0 | 30 |
| October | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| November | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| December | 19 | 2 | 31 |
| Total | 249 | 11 | 366 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2028 in New Zealand?
There are 249 business days in 2028 in New Zealand, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 11 public holidays.
How many public holidays does New Zealand have in 2028?
New Zealand has 11 public holidays (days off) in 2028, starting with New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1, 2028.