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26 2026
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  • This year: Monday, 26 Oct 2026
  • Next year: Monday, 25 Oct 2027
  • Last year: Monday, 27 Oct 2025
  • Type: Public Holiday

About Labour Day in New Zealand

Labour Day is a public holiday in New Zealand. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Labour Day: Past and Future Observances

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Year Date Weekday Name Holiday Type
2016 Monday Labour Day Public Holiday
2017 Monday Labour Day Public Holiday
2018 Monday Labour Day Public Holiday
2019 Monday Labour Day Public Holiday
2020 Monday Labour Day Public Holiday
2021 Monday Labour Day Public Holiday
2022 Monday Labour Day Public Holiday
2023 Monday Labour Day Public Holiday
2024 Monday Labour Day Public Holiday
2025 Monday Labour Day Public Holiday
2026 Monday Labour Day Public Holiday
2027 Monday Labour Day Public Holiday
2028 Monday Labour Day Public Holiday
2029 Monday Labour Day Public Holiday
2030 Monday Labour Day Public Holiday
2031 Monday Labour Day Public Holiday
2032 Monday Labour Day Public Holiday
2033 Monday Labour Day Public Holiday
2034 Monday Labour Day Public Holiday
2035 Monday Labour Day Public Holiday
2036 Monday Labour Day Public Holiday

FAQ — Labour Day in New Zealand

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Labour Day is a public holiday observed in New Zealand. It is classified as a Public Holiday. See the dates, history and observance details on this page, or browse all public holidays in New Zealand.

This year, Labour Day falls on {'year': 2026, 'name': 'Labour Day', 'date_iso': '2026-10-26', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2026, 10, 26), 'date_display': '26 Oct 2026', 'day_of_week': 'Monday'} in New Zealand.

Next year, Labour Day will be observed on {'year': 2027, 'name': 'Labour Day', 'date_iso': '2027-10-25', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2027, 10, 25), 'date_display': '25 Oct 2027', 'day_of_week': 'Monday'} in New Zealand. Movable holidays can change weekday and date year to year.

Last year, Labour Day was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'Labour Day', 'date_iso': '2025-10-27', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 10, 27), 'date_display': '27 Oct 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Monday'} in New Zealand.

Yes, Labour Day is recognized as a public holiday in New Zealand. Most government offices, banks and many schools close, and some businesses may operate on reduced hours. Specific closures vary by industry and region.

You can download an iCal (.ics) file for Labour Day from this page and import it into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. The New Zealand holidays page lists every other holiday you can subscribe to the same way.

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