King's Birthday
Nationwide public holiday in New Zealand
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 June | Monday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 7 June | Monday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in New Zealand.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Sat 5 Jun – Mon 7 Jun is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Wellington around 7 June: high 13°C (55°F), low 10°C (50°F), rain on 41% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Wellington. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Monday 7 June in Wellington: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in New Zealand
Friday, 25 June 2027
King's Birthday in other countries
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Niue
Norfolk Island
Papua New Guinea
Pitcairn Islands
Solomon Islands
Tuvalu
Cayman Islands
Eswatini
Gibraltar
Lesotho
Montserrat
More for New Zealand
Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.