New Zealand Public Holidays 2024 Cheatsheet
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New Zealand Public Holidays 2024 Cheatsheet
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What’s in our public holiday cheatsheet?
It covers:- A calendar overview of 2024 public holiday dates and regional anniversaries
- Best practices for effective leave management
- Details on public holiday entitlements and pay
- Checklist to secure your leave management procedure
Public holidays in 2024
| Public Holiday | Date |
| New Year’s Day | 1 January |
| Day after New Year’s Day | 2 January |
| Wellington Anniversary | 22 January |
| Auckland Anniversary | 29 January |
| Nelson Anniversary | 29 January |
| Waitangi Day | 6 February |
| Taranaki Anniversary | 11 March |
| Otago Anniversary | 25 March |
| Good Friday | 29 March |
| Easter Monday | 1 April |
| Southland Anniversary | 2 April |
| Anzac Day | 25 April |
| King’s Birthday | 3 June |
| Matariki | 28 June |
| South Canterbury Anniversary | 23 September |
| Hawke’s Bay Anniversary | 25 October |
| Labour Day | 28 October |
| Marlborough Anniversary | 4 November |
| Canterbury Anniversary | 15 November |
| Chatham Islands Anniversary | 2 December |
| Westland Anniversary | 2 December |
| Christmas Day | 25 December |
| Boxing Day | 26 December |
Public holidays in 2023
| Public Holiday | Date |
| New Year’s Day | 1 January |
| Day after New Year’s Day | 2 January |
| Wellington Anniversary | 23 January |
| Auckland Anniversary | 30 January |
| Nelson Anniversary | 30 January |
| Waitangi Day | 6 February |
| Taranaki Anniversary | 13 March |
| Otago Anniversary | 20 March |
| Good Friday | 7 April |
| Easter Monday | 10 April |
| Southland Anniversary | 11 April |
| Anzac Day | 25 April |
| King’s Birthday | 5 June |
| Matariki | 15 July |
| South Canterbury Anniversary | 25 September |
| Hawke’s Bay Anniversary | 20 October |
| Labour Day | 23 October |
| Marlborough Anniversary | 30 October |
| Canterbury Anniversary | 17 November |
| Chatham Islands Anniversary | 27 November |
| Westland Anniversary | 4 December |
| Christmas Day | 25 December |
| Boxing Day | 26 December |
Disclaimer: The information in this article is relevant as at 13 September 2023, and has been prepared by Employment Hero Pty Ltd ABN (11 160 047 709) (Employment Hero). The views expressed herein are general information only and are provided in good faith to assist employers and their employees. The Information is based on data supplied by third parties. While such data is believed to be accurate, it has not been independently verified and no warranties are given that it is complete, accurate, up to date or fit for the purpose for which it is required. Employment Hero does not accept responsibility for any inaccuracy in such data and is not liable for any loss or damages arising either directly or indirectly as a result of reliance on, use of or inability to use any information provided in this article.
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