New Zealand Holidays Calendar: National, Regional & NZX
Welcome to the official New Zealand scheduling hub. Select an option below to access nationwide public holiday dates, regional anniversary breaks, school term vacation windows, and financial market trading closures.
Official public holidays observed nationwide across NZ, including Waitangi Day, Anzac Day, and Matariki.
Provincial Anniversary days observed independently across Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury, and other regions.
Primary, intermediate, and secondary school term definitions alongside seasonal school vacation intervals.
Official non-trading operational schedules for the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX) and banking closures.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What are Regional Anniversary Days in New Zealand?
Regional Anniversary Days are public holidays that commemorate the founding days or arrival of the first colonists in specific provinces. They are only celebrated within that particular regional boundary, meaning work closures vary by locality.
Q2: Does the NZX stock market close for regional provincial holidays?
No. The New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX) follows a standardized nationwide trading schedule based on national public holidays. It does not close for localized provincial events like the Wellington or Auckland Anniversary Days.
Q3: Who regulates the academic school holiday system in New Zealand?
The New Zealand Ministry of Education (Te TΔhuhu o te MΔtauranga) sets the standard four-term school year structure and core holiday blocks nationwide for all state-integrated primary and secondary schools.
Q4: What is "Mondayising" in New Zealand's holiday system?
"Mondayising" happens when a public holiday (like Waitangi Day or Christmas) falls on a weekend. If an employee does not normally work on that weekend, the paid public holiday is legally moved to the following Monday or Tuesday so the day off is preserved.