Maximise your leave
Maximise your 2028 annual leave in New Zealand
New Zealand’s 2028 public holidays create 11 long-weekend opportunities — 8 free, 3with a single bridge day. Here’s exactly when to book.
The best long weekends to book in New Zealand, 2028
- New Year's Day — 2028-01-03 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Waitangi Day — 2028-02-07 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Good Friday — 2028-04-14 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Easter Monday — 2028-04-17 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- King's Birthday — 2028-06-05 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Matariki — 2028-07-14 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Labour Day — 2028-10-23 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Christmas Day — 2028-12-25 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Day after New Year's Day — 2028-01-04 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Anzac Day — 2028-04-25 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Boxing Day — 2028-12-26 (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.