Public holidays in New Zealand and South Africa
5 days off in both, 11 only in New Zealand and 9 only in South Africa.
The next public holiday in New Zealand is Labour Day on Monday 26 October 2026.
The next public holiday in South Africa is Local Government Elections on Wednesday 4 November 2026.
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Public holidays in New Zealand and South Africa
| Date | Holiday | New Zealand | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 26 October 2026 | Labour Day | Yes | – |
| Wednesday 4 November 2026 | Local Government Elections | – | Yes |
| Wednesday 16 December 2026 | Day of Reconciliation | – | Yes |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | Christmas Day | Yes | Yes |
| Saturday 26 December 2026 | Boxing Day and Day of Goodwill | Yes | Yes |
| Monday 28 December 2026 | Boxing Day (observed) | Yes | – |
| Friday 1 January 2027 | New Year's Day | Yes | Yes |
| Saturday 2 January 2027 | Day after New Year's Day | Yes | – |
| Monday 4 January 2027 | Day after New Year's Day (observed) | Yes | – |
| Saturday 6 February 2027 | Waitangi Day | Yes | – |
| Monday 8 February 2027 | Waitangi Day (observed) | Yes | – |
| Sunday 21 March 2027 | Human Rights Day | – | Yes |
| Monday 22 March 2027 | Human Rights Day (observed) | Otago Anniversary Day: Otago only | Yes |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | Good Friday | Yes | Yes |
| Monday 29 March 2027 | Easter Monday and Family Day | Yes | Yes |
| Sunday 25 April 2027 | Anzac Day | Yes | – |
| Monday 26 April 2027 | Anzac Day (observed) | Yes | – |
| Tuesday 27 April 2027 | Freedom Day | – | Yes |
| Saturday 1 May 2027 | Workers' Day | – | Yes |
| Monday 7 June 2027 | King's Birthday | Yes | – |
| Wednesday 16 June 2027 | Youth Day | – | Yes |
| Friday 25 June 2027 | Matariki | Yes | – |
| Monday 9 August 2027 | National Women's Day | – | Yes |
| Friday 24 September 2027 | Heritage Day | – | Yes |
| Monday 25 October 2027 | Labour Day | Yes | – |
Clock changes in New Zealand · South Africa
Clocks in New Zealand go back 1 hour on Sunday 4 April 2027 at 3:00 am local time (Chatham Islands: 3:45 am). After that they go forward on Sunday 26 September 2027.
South Africa doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
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Questions
Which public holidays do New Zealand and South Africa share?
In the next 12 months: Christmas Day (Friday 25 December 2026), Boxing Day (Saturday 26 December 2026), New Year's Day (Friday 1 January 2027), Good Friday (Friday 26 March 2027) and Easter Monday (Monday 29 March 2027).
When do the clocks change in New Zealand?
Clocks in New Zealand go back 1 hour on Sunday 4 April 2027 at 3:00 am local time (Chatham Islands: 3:45 am). After that they go forward on Sunday 26 September 2027.
When do the clocks change in South Africa?
South Africa doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Updated Sunday 25 October 2026