A celebration of the beginning of the year in the Gregorian calendar, associated with rest, family gatherings, fireworks, festive meals, and exchanging good wishes.

A public holiday and the day-off celebrated together with New Year's Day.

Commemorates the arrival of the first European settlers to Wellington Harbour aboard the Aurora in 1840, a moment that marked the beginning of permanent settlement in the region. Celebrated on the Monday closest to 22 January, it honours the founding of the local province and its early colonial history

Marks the founding of the Auckland Province and the arrival of the first governor in 1840. It commemorates the early colonial history and development of the region.

The day commemorates the founding of the Nelson province and early European settlement in the region.

National day of New Zealand. Commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi (1840)

Commemorates the founding of Taranaki Province, which began with the arrival of European settlers and formal provincial status in 1853. Although the provincial system was abolished in 1876, the day continues as a regional public holiday.

The day commemorates the founding of the Otago province and the arrival of Scottish settlers in the mid-19th century.

The Friday of Holy Week, dedicated to remembering the trial, crucifixion, suffering, death of Jesus Christ, and His burial after being taken down from the cross.

A holiday observed on the day after Easter Sunday, associated with rest, family time, outdoor picnics, egg rolling games, and in some regions - such as Central and Eastern Europe - playful water-splashing customs.

The day commemorates the establishment of the Southland province and the early European settlement of the region.

A day on which the country remembers those citizens who fell fighting or who served the country in wars.

The day on which the birthday of the monarch of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations is officially celebrated (usually does not coincide with the actual birthday). The date of the holiday varies from country to country and only symbolizes the ruler's birthday (the current monarch, Charles III, was born on November 14, 1948).

The day marks the Māori New Year and is linked to the rising of the Matariki star cluster (Pleiades), traditionally a time of remembrance and renewal.

The day marks the anniversary of the arrival of the first European settlers in the Canterbury region of New Zealand in 1850.

The day commemorates the founding of the Hawke’s Bay region and the establishment of its provincial institutions.

A public holiday observed on the first Monday in September to recognize the contributions of workers to society, including their role in shaping economic and social progress.

The day commemorates the establishment of the Marlborough province and the early European settlement of the region.

The day marks the anniversary of the arrival of the first European settlers in the Canterbury region of New Zealand in 1850.

The day marks the anniversary of the founding and settlement of the Chatham Islands (1791), part of New Zealand's territory.

Commemorates the establishment of Westland Province on 1 December 1868, when it separated from Canterbury Province amid growth tied to the gold rush.

Christian feast day that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

A continuation of the Christmas celebration, marked by family time, rest, and traditions of giving, also known in many countries as Boxing Day, Second Day of Christmas, Saint Stephen’s Day, or the Day of Goodwill