Leave planner 2027
Tell us how many leave days you have and we find the dates that give you the most time off by bridging public holidays and weekends.
Take 10 leave days in New Zealand and enjoy 28 days off in 2027.
Your best breaks
New Year's Day
Fri 1 Jan – Mon 4 Jan 2027
Take leave on Mon 4 Jan.
Good Friday + Easter Monday
Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027
Take leave on Thu 25 Mar.
King's Birthday
Fri 4 Jun – Mon 7 Jun 2027
Take leave on Fri 4 Jun.
Matariki
Thu 24 Jun – Sun 27 Jun 2027
Take leave on Thu 24 Jun.
Labour Day
Fri 15 Oct – Mon 25 Oct 2027
Take leave on Fri 15 Oct, Mon 18 Oct, Tue 19 Oct, Wed 20 Oct, Thu 21 Oct, Fri 22 Oct.
See all long weekends in New Zealand or count working days.
Frequently asked questions
How does the leave planner work?
It looks for working days between public holidays and weekends and finds the combination of breaks that gives you the most days off for the leave days you have.
How can I get the most days off with the fewest leaves?
Take leave on the working days that sit between a public holiday and a weekend. A Thursday holiday plus a Friday leave gives a 4-day weekend, and a few leaves around holiday weeks such as Christmas can turn into 9 or 10 days off.
Are regional holidays included?
Only national public holidays are used, since they apply to most employees. Check your employer's holiday list for regional or company holidays.
Does it work for countries with a Friday–Saturday weekend?
Yes. Each country uses its official weekend, for example Friday and Saturday in Saudi Arabia, so the suggested leave days fit the local work week.