{"id":43478,"date":"2024-09-11T13:48:55","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T01:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/?p=43478"},"modified":"2024-09-11T13:48:58","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T01:48:58","slug":"your-guide-to-public-holidays-2025-and-long-weekends-in-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/your-guide-to-public-holidays-2025-and-long-weekends-in-new-zealand\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Public Holidays 2025 and Long Weekends in New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Planning your year ahead? Knowing the public holidays and school term dates for 2025 can help you make the most of your time off and plan your vacations effectively. In this article, we\u2019ll cover the public holidays in New Zealand for 2025, school term holidays, and daylight savings dates. This comprehensive guide will help you stay organised and make the most of your holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>NZ Public Holidays 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">New Zealand has a variety of public holidays throughout the year. Here is the list of public holidays for 2025:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>New Year&#8217;s Day and Day After New Year&#8217;s Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">New Year&#8217;s Day: Wednesday, January 1, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Day After New Year&#8217;s Day: Thursday, January 2, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Waitangi Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Waitangi Day: Thursday, February 6, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Good Friday and Easter Monday<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Good Friday: Friday, April 18, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Easter Monday: Monday, April 21, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Anzac Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Anzac Day: Friday, April 25, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>King&#8217;s Birthday<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Queen&#8217;s Birthday: Monday, June 2, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Matariki<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Matariki: Friday, June 20, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Labour Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Labour Day: Monday, October 27, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Christmas Day and Boxing Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Christmas Day: Thursday, December 25, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Boxing Day: Friday, December 26, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>School Term Holidays 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Knowing the school term holidays can help you plan family vacations and activities. Here are the school term dates for 2025:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Term 1<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Start Date: Monday, January 27, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">End Date: Friday, April 11, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">School Holidays: Saturday April 12, 2025 to Sunday, April 27, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Number of weeks: Up to 11<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Term 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Start Date: Monday, April 28, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">End Date: Friday, June 27, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">School Holidays: Saturday, June 28, 2025 to Sunday, July 13, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Number of weeks: 9<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Term 3<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Start Date: Monday, July 14, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">End Date: Friday, September 19, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">School Holidays: Saturday, September 20, 2025 to Sunday, October 5, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Number of weeks: 10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Term 4<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Start Date: Monday, October 06, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">End Date: Friday, December 19, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">School Holidays:&nbsp; 5 to 6 weeks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Number of weeks: Up to 11<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Regional Holidays 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">In addition to national public holidays, New Zealand regions also have their own holidays. Here are some of the regional holidays for 2025:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Auckland Anniversary Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Date: Monday, January 27, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Wellington Anniversary Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Date: Monday, January 20, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Canterbury Anniversary Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Date: Friday, November 14, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Otago Anniversary Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Date: Monday, March 24, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Southland Anniversary Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">NZ Public Holidays 2025 | School Term Holidays 2025 | Bachcare Blog<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Planning Your Year<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">With all these dates in mind, you can start planning your year. Whether it&#8217;s a family vacation, a long weekend getaway, or simply a day off to relax, knowing the public holidays and school term dates can help you make the most of your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Tips for Planning<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Book Early: Popular travel dates can fill up quickly, so book your flights and accommodations as early as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Check for Events: Look for local events and festivals that coincide with public holidays and school breaks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Plan Around School Terms: If you have children, planning vacations around school holidays ensures they won\u2019t miss any school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Consider Regional Holidays: If you live in a region with its own holidays, take advantage of these extra days off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Don&#8217;t forget about staycations: If you&#8217;re looking for the perfect accommodation for your next holiday, why not check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/\">Bachcare<\/a>? With a wide range of holiday homes across New Zealand, you&#8217;re sure to find the ideal spot for your next getaway.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning your year ahead? Knowing the public holidays and school term dates for 2025 can help you make the most of your time off and plan your vacations effectively. In this article, we\u2019ll cover the public holidays in New Zealand for 2025, school term holidays, and daylight savings dates. This comprehensive guide will help you [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":134,"featured_media":13511,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"NZ Public Holidays 2025 | School Term Holidays 2025 | Bachcare Blog","_seopress_titles_desc":"Check out NZ public holidays and school term dates for 2025 on the Bachcare Blog. 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