Maximise your leave
Maximise your 2029 annual leave in New Zealand
New Zealand’s 2029 public holidays create 11 long-weekend opportunities — 6 free, 5with a single bridge day. Here’s exactly when to book.
The best long weekends to book in New Zealand, 2029
- New Year's Day — 2029-01-01 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Good Friday — 2029-03-30 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Easter Monday — 2029-04-02 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- King's Birthday — 2029-06-04 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Matariki — 2029-07-06 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Labour Day — 2029-10-22 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Day after New Year's Day — 2029-01-02 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Waitangi Day — 2029-02-06 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Christmas Day — 2029-12-25 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Anzac Day — 2029-04-25 (Wednesday). Take 2 leave days for 5 days off.
- Boxing Day — 2029-12-26 (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.