New Zealand public holidays
Public holidays in New Zealand 2009
New Zealand observes the following public holidays:
- New Years Day: 1 January
- Day after New Years Day: 2 January
- Waitangi Day: 6 February
- Good Friday: 10 April
- Easter Monday: 13 April
- Anzac Day: 25 April
- Queen's Birthday: 1 June
- Labour Day: 26 October
- Christmas Day: 25 December
- Boxing Day: 26 December
New Zealand regional holidays
New Zealand also honours the following anniversary day holidays, which are observed regionally:
| Anniversary Day Holidays 2009 | |
|---|---|
| Auckland | Monday, 26 January |
| Taranaki | Monday, 9 March |
| Hawke's Bay | Friday, 23 October |
| Wellington | Monday, 19 January |
| Marlborough | Monday, 2 November |
| Nelson | Monday, 2 February |
| Canterbury | Friday, 13 November |
| Canterbury(South) | Monday, 28 September |
| Westland | Monday, 7 December |
| Otago | Monday, 23 March |
| Southland | Monday, 19 January |
| Chatham Islands | Monday, 30 November |
Visit our Education Section to see a breakdown of New Zealand school terms and holidays for 2009.
* Sources: Department of Labour and Ministry of Education

