How many days until Good Friday in New Zealand?
There are 144 days until Good Friday 2027 in New Zealand — Friday, March 26, 2027.
About this countdown
This countdown targets Good Friday on Friday, March 26, 2027, set by the rule: The Friday before Easter. It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.
Good Friday is a public holiday, so the date matters for more than the celebration — government offices close and many employers follow suit. Good Friday, the Friday before Easter, is a nationwide public holiday in New Zealand and one of the country's restrcited trading days, when most shops are legally required to stay closed. It is not a public holiday in the United States.
Milestones on the way
If you like counting in round numbers rather than watching every second, these are the dates the countdown passes on its way to Good Friday:
- 100 days to go — Wednesday, December 16, 2026 (a good moment to start planning anything that needs booking)
- 50 days to go — Thursday, February 4, 2027
- 30 days to go — Wednesday, February 24, 2027 (one month out)
- 14 days to go — Friday, March 12, 2027
- 7 days to go — Friday, March 19, 2027 (one week out)
- 1 day to go — Thursday, March 25, 2027
Good Friday dates by year
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
Coming up after Good Friday
- Mar 29 Days until Easter Monday 147 days away
- Apr 25 Days until Anzac Day 174 days away
- Jun 7 Days until King's Birthday 217 days away
- Jun 25 Days until Matariki 235 days away
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until Good Friday?
There are 144 days until Good Friday, which falls on Friday, March 26, 2027. The countdown on this page updates every second.
How many weekends are left before Good Friday?
There are 20 weekends between now and Good Friday on March 26 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.
Is Good Friday a day off?
Good Friday is a public holiday, so government offices close. Private employers set their own policy.