Day after New Year's Day 2027 in New Zealand
There are 61 days until Day after New Year's Day 2027 in New Zealand — Saturday, January 2, 2027.
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About Day after New Year's Day 2027
Day after New Year's Day 2027 falls on Saturday, January 2. Because that is a Saturday, the substitute day is Monday, January 4, and that is the day offices close. It lands on a Monday, so 2027 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, January 2.
January 2, known officially as the Day after New Year's Day, is a nationwide public holiday in New Zealand. It gives the country a two-day New Year break and is one of the few places outside Scotland where the second of January is an official day off.
Day after New Year's Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | January 2, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | January 2, 2027 | Saturday | Mon, Jan 4 |
Holidays after Day after New Year's Day 2027
- Feb 6, 2027 Waitangi Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday 2027 (Friday)
- Mar 29, 2027 Easter Monday 2027 (Monday)
- Apr 25, 2027 Anzac Day 2027 (Sunday)
- Jun 7, 2027 King's Birthday 2027 (Monday)
Other holidays in January 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Fri | New Year's Day | Public holiday |
| Jan 25 | Mon | Wellington Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Saturday, January 2, 2027
- Observed
- Monday, January 4, 2027
- Date rule
- January 2 every year
- Legal status
- Public holiday nationwide (Holidays Act 2003)
- Observed rule
- Mondayised: shifts to the next working day after the one New Year's Day takes
- Also called
- 2 January
- Shop trading
- Not a restricted trading day; stores may open normally
Frequently asked questions
What day is Day after New Year's Day in 2027?
Day after New Year's Day 2027 is on Saturday, January 2, 2027. Because that is a Saturday, it is observed on Monday, January 4, 2027.
Is Day after New Year's Day a day off in 2027?
Day after New Year's Day is a public holiday across New Zealand, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Day after New Year's Day 2027?
There are 61 days until Day after New Year's Day 2027 (January 2, 2027) as of today.