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Labour Day

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Happy Labour Day!

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About Labour Day

Labour Day is a national public holiday in New Zealand held to honor the eight-hour working day movement. It serves as a tribute to the achievements of the trade union movement and the contributions of workers to the nation's economic prosperity.

Protestors demonstrate for due process rights.
Photo by Chad Stembridge on UnsplashUpdated 16 Jul 2026

How it's celebrated

  • A well-deserved day off
  • Parades and rallies
  • Picnics and barbecues

When is Labour Day in New Zealand?

Labour Day dates from 2023 to 2031

  • 2023Monday, 23 OctoberPast
  • 2024Monday, 28 OctoberPast
  • 2025Monday, 27 OctoberPast
  • 2026Monday, 26 OctoberPast
  • 2027Monday, 25 October in 344 days
  • 2028Monday, 23 Octoberin 708 days
  • 2029Monday, 22 Octoberin 1072 days
  • 2030Monday, 28 Octoberin 1443 days
  • 2031Monday, 27 Octoberin 1807 days

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