Southland holidays 2027
Southland has 12 public holidays in 2027: 11 public holidays and 1 Southland-specific holiday. Dates below show the actual date and, where a holiday falls on a weekend, the day it is observed.
Public holidays observed in Southland
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Fri | New Year's Day Public holiday | — | |
| Jan 2 | Sat | Day after New Year's Day Public holiday | Mon, Jan 4 | |
| Feb 6 | Sat | Waitangi Day Public holiday | Mon, Feb 8 | |
| Mar 26 | Fri | Good Friday Public holiday | — | |
| Mar 29 | Mon | Easter Monday Public holiday | — | |
| Apr 25 | Sun | Anzac Day Public holiday | Mon, Apr 26 | |
| Jun 7 | Mon | King's Birthday Public holiday | — | |
| Jun 25 | Fri | Matariki Public holiday | — | |
| Oct 25 | Mon | Labour Day Public holiday | — | |
| Dec 25 | Sat | Christmas Day Public holiday | Mon, Dec 27 | |
| Dec 26 | Sun | Boxing Day Public holiday | Tue, Dec 28 |
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.
Holidays only in Southland
Public holidays in Southland that the rest of New Zealand does not share.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30 | Tue | Southland Anniversary Day Provincial anniversary day | — | Southland region. |
Observances (not days off)
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14 | Sun | Valentine's Day Observance | — | |
| Mar 28 | Sun | Easter Sunday Observance | — | |
| May 9 | Sun | Mother's Day Observance | — | |
| Sep 5 | Sun | Father's Day Observance | — | |
| Oct 31 | Sun | Halloween Observance | — |
Long weekends in Southland, 2027
What closes
Government offices, courts and most schools close on the public holidays above. Shops usually open with reduced hours, subject to local trading rules.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Southland have in 2027?
Southland has 12 public holidays in 2027: 11 public holidays plus 1 Southland-specific holiday (Southland Anniversary Day).
What is the next holiday in Southland?
The next holiday in Southland is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027 (60 days away).
Are Southland holidays the same as the rest of New Zealand?
Mostly. Southland observes the public holidays shared across New Zealand, plus its own: Southland Anniversary Day. Other regions have different regional days, so check the page for the region you need.