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’ll 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.
NZ Public Holidays 2025
New Zealand has a variety of public holidays throughout the year. Here is the list of public holidays for 2025:
New Year’s Day and Day After New Year’s Day
- New Year’s Day: Wednesday, January 1, 2025
- Day After New Year’s Day: Thursday, January 2, 2025
Waitangi Day
- Waitangi Day: Thursday, February 6, 2025
Good Friday and Easter Monday
- Good Friday: Friday, April 18, 2025
- Easter Monday: Monday, April 21, 2025
Anzac Day
- Anzac Day: Friday, April 25, 2025
King’s Birthday
- Queen’s Birthday: Monday, June 2, 2025
Matariki
- Matariki: Friday, June 20, 2025
Labour Day
- Labour Day: Monday, October 27, 2025
Christmas Day and Boxing Day
- Christmas Day: Thursday, December 25, 2025
- Boxing Day: Friday, December 26, 2025
School Term Holidays 2025
Knowing the school term holidays can help you plan family vacations and activities. Here are the school term dates for 2025:
Term 1
- Start Date: Monday, January 27, 2025
- End Date: Friday, April 11, 2025
- School Holidays: Saturday April 12, 2025 to Sunday, April 27, 2025
- Number of weeks: Up to 11
Term 2
- Start Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
- End Date: Friday, June 27, 2025
- School Holidays: Saturday, June 28, 2025 to Sunday, July 13, 2025
- Number of weeks: 9
Term 3
- Start Date: Monday, July 14, 2025
- End Date: Friday, September 19, 2025
- School Holidays: Saturday, September 20, 2025 to Sunday, October 5, 2025
- Number of weeks: 10
Term 4
- Start Date: Monday, October 06, 2025
- End Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
- School Holidays: 5 to 6 weeks
- Number of weeks: Up to 11
Regional Holidays 2025
In addition to national public holidays, New Zealand regions also have their own holidays. Here are some of the regional holidays for 2025:
Auckland Anniversary Day
- Date: Monday, January 27, 2025
Wellington Anniversary Day
- Date: Monday, January 20, 2025
Canterbury Anniversary Day
- Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
Otago Anniversary Day
- Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
Southland Anniversary Day
- Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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Planning Your Year
With all these dates in mind, you can start planning your year. Whether it’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.
Tips for Planning
- Book Early: Popular travel dates can fill up quickly, so book your flights and accommodations as early as possible.
- Check for Events: Look for local events and festivals that coincide with public holidays and school breaks.
- Plan Around School Terms: If you have children, planning vacations around school holidays ensures they won’t miss any school.
- Consider Regional Holidays: If you live in a region with its own holidays, take advantage of these extra days off.
- Don’t forget about staycations: If you’re looking for the perfect accommodation for your next holiday, why not check out Bachcare? With a wide range of holiday homes across New Zealand, you’re sure to find the ideal spot for your next getaway.
