Maximise your leave

Maximise your 2020 annual leave in New Zealand

New Zealand’s 2020 public holidays create 10 long-weekend opportunities — 7 free, 3with a single bridge day. Here’s exactly when to book.

The best long weekends to book in New Zealand, 2020

  • Good Friday — 2020-04-10 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • Easter Monday — 2020-04-13 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • Anzac Day — 2020-04-27 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • Queen's Birthday — 2020-06-01 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • Labour Day — 2020-10-26 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • Christmas Day — 2020-12-25 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • Boxing Day — 2020-12-28 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
  • Day after New Year's Day — 2020-01-02 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
  • Waitangi Day — 2020-02-06 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
  • New Year's Day — 2020-01-01 (Wednesday). Take 2 leave days for 5 days off.

Get your full optimised year

The plays above are the obvious wins. The planner combines public holidays, weekends and your whole leave budget into the most efficient plan — including the long Easter and Christmas stacks.

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