🇳🇿 Long Weekends in New Zealand 2027
13
Opportunities
12
Public Holidays
10
Max Days Off
Free!
Best Efficiency
29
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2027, New Zealand has 6 free long weekends and 7 bridge opportunities. Best deal: 4 days off around Good Friday — completely free!
Bridge Day Opportunities
Good Friday
4 days off — no PTO needed
New Year's Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
ANZAC Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
King's Birthday
3 days off — no PTO needed
Matariki
3 days off — no PTO needed
Labour Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Good Friday
Take 4 PTO → Get 10 days off
New Year's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
ANZAC Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
King's Birthday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Matariki
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Labour Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Christmas Day
Take 5 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 6 natural long weekends — 19 days off with no PTO needed!
19 days off — no PTO needed
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around Good Friday (Mar 26–Apr 04) for a 10-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 10 days off