Long Weekends in 2027 · New Zealand
Make the most of your leaves with these extended breaks
Next long weekend
New Year's Day + Day after New Year's Day
Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan 2027
Take 1 leave around New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day to enjoy a 3-day break (1 Jan – 3 Jan).
Wellington Anniversary Day
Sat 23 Jan – Mon 25 Jan 2027
Northland Anniversary Day + Auckland Anniversary Day + Nelson Anniversary Day
Sat 30 Jan – Mon 1 Feb 2027
Waitangi Day
Fri 5 Feb – Sun 7 Feb 2027
Take 1 leave around Waitangi Day to enjoy a 3-day break (5 Feb – 7 Feb).
Valentine's Day
Sat 13 Feb – Mon 15 Feb 2027
Take 1 leave around Valentine's Day to enjoy a 3-day break (13 Feb – 15 Feb).
All long weekends in 2027
Month-wise list showing dates, total days off and the holidays that make them possible.
| Month | Dates | Days | Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23 Jan (Sat) – 25 Jan (Mon) | 3 | Wellington Anniversary Day |
| February | 30 Jan (Sat) – 1 Feb (Mon) | 3 | Northland Anniversary Day + Auckland Anniversary Day + Nelson Anniversary Day |
| March | 6 Mar (Sat) – 8 Mar (Mon) | 3 | Taranaki Anniversary Day |
| June | 5 Jun (Sat) – 7 Jun (Mon) | 3 | King's Birthday |
| June | 25 Jun (Fri) – 27 Jun (Sun) | 3 | Matariki |
| October | 22 Oct (Fri) – 25 Oct (Mon) | 4 | Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day + Labour Day |
| November | 5 Nov (Fri) – 7 Nov (Sun) | 3 | Guy Fawkes Night |
| November | 12 Nov (Fri) – 14 Nov (Sun) | 3 | Canterbury Anniversary Day |
| November | 27 Nov (Sat) – 29 Nov (Mon) | 3 | Chatham Islands Anniversary Day + Westland Anniversary Day |
| December | 31 Dec (Fri) – 2 Jan (Sun) | 3 | New Year's Eve |
23 Jan (Sat) – 25 Jan (Mon)
January
30 Jan (Sat) – 1 Feb (Mon)
February
6 Mar (Sat) – 8 Mar (Mon)
March
5 Jun (Sat) – 7 Jun (Mon)
June
25 Jun (Fri) – 27 Jun (Sun)
June
22 Oct (Fri) – 25 Oct (Mon)
October
5 Nov (Fri) – 7 Nov (Sun)
November
12 Nov (Fri) – 14 Nov (Sun)
November
27 Nov (Sat) – 29 Nov (Mon)
November
31 Dec (Fri) – 2 Jan (Sun)
December
