Easter Sunday 2027 in New Zealand
There are 146 days until Easter Sunday 2027 in New Zealand — Sunday, March 28, 2027.
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About Easter Sunday 2027
Easter Sunday 2027 falls on Sunday, March 28. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
Easter Sunday is an observance in New Zealand, not a public holiday, so there is no statutory day off or holiday pay. It is, however, a restricted shop trading day: most stores must stay closed unless the local council has adopted an Easter Sunday trading policy.
Easter Sunday in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 5, 2026 | Sunday | — |
| 2027 | March 28, 2027 | Sunday | — |
Holidays after Easter Sunday 2027
- Mar 29, 2027 Easter Monday 2027 (Monday)
- Apr 25, 2027 Anzac Day 2027 (Sunday)
- Jun 7, 2027 King's Birthday 2027 (Monday)
- Jun 25, 2027 Matariki 2027 (Friday)
- Oct 25, 2027 Labour Day 2027 (Monday)
Other holidays in March 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8 | Mon | Taranaki Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
| Mar 22 | Mon | Otago Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
| Mar 26 | Fri | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Mar 29 | Mon | Easter Monday | Public holiday |
| Mar 30 | Tue | Southland Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Sunday, March 28, 2027
- Date rule
- First Sunday after the first ecclesiastical full moon on or after March 21
- Legal status
- Observance; not a public holiday under the Holidays Act 2003
- Shop trading
- Restricted trading day unless the local council has an Easter Sunday policy
- Employee rights
- Shop staff may refuse Easter Sunday work without giving a reason
- Date range
- Falls between March 22 and April 25
Frequently asked questions
What day is Easter Sunday in 2027?
Easter Sunday 2027 is on Sunday, March 28, 2027.
Is Easter Sunday a day off in 2027?
Easter Sunday is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until Easter Sunday 2027?
There are 146 days until Easter Sunday 2027 (March 28, 2027) as of today.