Boxing Day
New Zealand· Public holiday
Travel impact: Medium
- Date
- Tue, 28 Dec 2027
- Local name
- Boxing Day
- Public holiday
- Nationwide
Background
Boxing Day, a national public holiday.
Impact on travellers
Some shops shorten hours—check opening times.
Extra notes
National public holidays only; regions have Anniversary Days.
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Fri, 24 Jul 2026
Employment New Zealand actual and observed dates; provincial anniversary days are outside scope.
How we review dataAbout this site
Travel reference only—always re-check the latest local official notices.