Good Friday 2027 in New Zealand
Good Friday 2027 in New Zealand is on
Friday, March 26, 2027
144 days away
There are 144 days until Good Friday 2027 in New Zealand — Friday, March 26, 2027.
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About Good Friday 2027
Good Friday 2027 falls on Friday, March 26. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, March 28.
Good Friday, the Friday before Easter, is a nationwide public holiday in New Zealand and one of the country's restricted trading days, when most shops are legally required to stay closed. It is not a public holiday in the United States.
Good Friday in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 3, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | March 26, 2027 | Friday | — |
Holidays after Good Friday 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 28 | Sun | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Mar 29 | Mon | Easter Monday | Public holiday |
| Mar 30 | Tue | Southland Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Friday, March 26, 2027
- Date rule
- The Friday before Easter Sunday; falls between March 20 and April 23
- Legal status
- Public holiday nationwide (Holidays Act 2003)
- Shop trading
- Restricted trading day; most shops must close by law
- Season
- Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere
- Pay for working
- At least time and a half, plus an alternative holiday if it was a working day
Frequently asked questions
What day is Good Friday in 2027?
Good Friday 2027 is on Friday, March 26, 2027.
Is Good Friday a day off in 2027?
Good Friday is a public holiday across New Zealand, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Good Friday 2027?
There are 144 days until Good Friday 2027 (March 26, 2027) as of today.