New Zealand has 11 national public holidays. If Waitangi Day or Anzac Day falls on Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is observed. Each region also has an anniversary day. Matariki (Maori New Year) was added as a public holiday in 2022, with dates varying each year based on the Maori lunar calendar.
New Zealand's public holidays include national days like Waitangi Day (February 6) and ANZAC Day (April 25), plus regional anniversary days that are specific to each province — Auckland Anniversary Day and Wellington Anniversary Day fall on different dates and only apply within their respective regions. When a national public holiday falls on a weekend, New Zealand "Mondayises" the holiday, shifting the observed date to the following Monday so employees don't lose the day off.
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What does it mean when a New Zealand holiday is 'Mondayised'?
If a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, New Zealand law shifts the observed holiday to the following Monday so employees still receive the day off, rather than losing it to the weekend.
Are regional anniversary days observed nationwide in New Zealand?
No, regional anniversary days like Auckland Anniversary Day or Wellington Anniversary Day only apply to businesses and employees within that specific region.
How many national public holidays does New Zealand have?
New Zealand has 10-11 national public holidays each year, in addition to one regional anniversary day that varies by location.
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