New Zealands Annual Holidays
School and Annual Holidays
Please note these dates in your diary if you are planning a holiday break in New Zealand.
New Zealand School Holidays (dates exclusive)
Note: School holiday and public holiday periods are our peak season - we recommend you book your accommodation well in advance.
| Primary/Intermediate | Secondary |
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Fri 21 Dec - Wed 6 Feb 2008 |
Fri 14 Dec - Wed 6 Feb 2008 |
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Fri 18 Apr - Sun 4 May 2008 |
Fri 18 Apr - Sun 4 May 2008 |
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Fri 4 Jul - Sun 20 Jul 2008 |
Fri 4 Jul - Sun 20 Jul 2008 |
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Mon 13 Oct - Fri 19 Dec 2008 |
Fri 26 Sep - Sun 12 Oct 2008 |
| Fri 19 Dec - Wed 4 Feb 2009 | Wed 17 Dec - Wed 4 Feb 2008 |
Public Holidays
| Holiday | Actual Date | Observed 08 | Observed 09 |
| New Years Day | 1 Jan | Tues 1 Jan | Thurs 1 Jan |
| Day Following | 2 Jan | Tue 2 Jan | Fri 2 Jan |
| Auckland Aniversary | 29 Jan | Mon 28 Jan | Mon 26 Jan |
| Watangi Day | 6 Feb | Tue 6 Feb | Fri 6 Feb |
| Good Friday | Varies | Fri 21 Mar | Fri 10 Apr |
| Easter Monday | Varies | Mon 24 Mar |
Mon 13 Apr |
| Anzac Day | 25 Apr | Fri 25 Apr | Sat 25 Apr |
| Queen's Birthday | 1st Mon in Jun | Mon 2 June | Mon 1 June |
| Labour Day | 4th Mon in Oct | Mon 27 Oct | Mon 26 Oct |
| Christmas Day | 25 Dec | Thurs 25 Dec | Fri 25 Dec |
| Boxing Day | 26 Dec | Fri 26 Dec | Sat 26 Dec or Mon 28 Dec |
