New Year's Day 2027 in New Zealand
New Year's Day 2027 in New Zealand is on
Friday, January 1, 2027
60 days away
There are 60 days until New Year's Day 2027 in New Zealand — Friday, January 1, 2027.
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About New Year's Day 2027
New Year's Day 2027 falls on Friday, January 1. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, January 3.
New Year's Day is a nationwide public holiday in New Zealand and the first of two: January 2 is a public holiday as well. Both are Mondayised, meaning the day off shifts to the next weekday when the date falls on a weekend.
New Year's Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | — |
| 2027 | January 1, 2027 | Friday | — |
Holidays after New Year's Day 2027
- Jan 2, 2027 Day after New Year's Day 2027 (Saturday)
- 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)
Other holidays in January 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2 | Sat | Day after New Year's Day | Public holiday |
| Jan 25 | Mon | Wellington Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Friday, January 1, 2027
- Date rule
- January 1
- Legal status
- National public holiday under the Holidays Act 2003
- Observed-date rule
- Mondayised: if January 1 is a Saturday or Sunday, the day off moves to the following Monday
- Paired holiday
- The Day after New Year's Day, January 2, is also a public holiday nationwide
- Pay rules
- Time and a half for hours worked, plus an alternative holiday if it was an otherwise working day
Frequently asked questions
What day is New Year's Day in 2027?
New Year's Day 2027 is on Friday, January 1, 2027.
Is New Year's Day a day off in 2027?
New Year's Day is a public holiday across New Zealand, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until New Year's Day 2027?
There are 60 days until New Year's Day 2027 (January 1, 2027) as of today.