Maximise your leave
Maximise your 2022 annual leave in New Zealand
New Zealand’s 2022 public holidays create 12 long-weekend opportunities — 10 free, 2with a single bridge day. Here’s exactly when to book.
The best long weekends to book in New Zealand, 2022
- New Year's Day — 2022-01-03 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Waitangi Day — 2022-02-07 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Good Friday — 2022-04-15 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Easter Monday — 2022-04-18 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Anzac Day — 2022-04-25 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Queen's Birthday — 2022-06-06 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Matariki — 2022-06-24 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day — 2022-09-26 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Labour Day — 2022-10-24 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Christmas Day — 2022-12-26 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Day after New Year's Day — 2022-01-04 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Boxing Day — 2022-12-27 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 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.