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How to maximise annual leave in New Zealand in 2027
With 10 days of leave you can get 40 days off in New Zealand in 2027. Here are the exact days to book, plus the best long weekends and longer breaks. Change the leave days or region below for your own plan.
Best longer breaks in New Zealand, 2027
| Break | Days off | Leave days to book | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | 10 for 4 | Tue 5 – Fri 8 Jan | New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day (substitute day) |
| 6 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 9 – Fri 12 Feb | Waitangi Day, Waitangi Day (substitute day) |
| 20 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | 10 for 4 | Mon 22 – Thu 25 Mar | Good Friday, Easter Monday |
| 24 Apr 2027 – 2 May 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 27 – Fri 30 Apr | ANZAC Day, ANZAC Day (substitute day) |
| 5 Jun 2027 – 13 Jun 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 8 – Fri 11 Jun | King's Birthday |
| 19 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 21 – Thu 24 Jun | Matariki |
| 23 Oct 2027 – 31 Oct 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 26 – Fri 29 Oct | Labour Day |
| 25 Dec 2027 – 4 Jan 2028 | 11 for 3 | Wed 29 – Fri 31 Dec | Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Christmas Day (substitute day), Boxing Day (substitute day), New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day, New Year's Day (substitute day), Day after New Year's Day (substitute day) |
Long weekends for one day of leave in New Zealand, 2027
| Long weekend | Days off | Book | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 5 Jan 2027 | 5 | Tue 5 Jan | New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day (substitute day) |
| 5 Feb 2027 – 8 Feb 2027 | 4 | Fri 5 Feb | Waitangi Day, Waitangi Day (substitute day) |
| 25 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | 5 | Thu 25 Mar | Good Friday, Easter Monday |
| 23 Apr 2027 – 26 Apr 2027 | 4 | Fri 23 Apr | ANZAC Day, ANZAC Day (substitute day) |
| 4 Jun 2027 – 7 Jun 2027 | 4 | Fri 4 Jun | King's Birthday |
| 24 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 | 4 | Thu 24 Jun | Matariki |
| 22 Oct 2027 – 25 Oct 2027 | 4 | Fri 22 Oct | Labour Day |
| 24 Dec 2027 – 28 Dec 2027 | 5 | Fri 24 Dec | Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Christmas Day (substitute day), Boxing Day (substitute day) |
| 31 Dec 2027 – 4 Jan 2028 | 5 | Fri 31 Dec | New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day, New Year's Day (substitute day), Day after New Year's Day (substitute day) |
A 2027 plan built around longer holidays
Prefer fewer, longer trips? 7 leave days give 21 days off across2 breaks of nine days or more:
- 1 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027: 10 days off, book Tue 5 – Fri 8 Jan
- 25 Dec 2027 – 4 Jan 2028: 11 days off, book Wed 29 – Fri 31 Dec
See also: New Zealand business days calculator and 2027 public holidays ·subscribe to New Zealand holidays in your calendar
Frequently asked questions
How many days off can I get with 10 days of leave in New Zealand in 2027?
Up to 40 days off, by using the leave on 9 breaks that join public holidays to weekends.
What is the best long break in New Zealand in 2027?
25 Dec 2027 – 4 Jan 2028: 11 days off for 3 leave days, around Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Christmas Day (substitute day), Boxing Day (substitute day), New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day, New Year's Day (substitute day), Day after New Year's Day (substitute day).
How many long weekends can I make in New Zealand in 2027?
9 long weekends cost just one leave day each.