Good Friday
Good Friday is two days before Easter Sunday and is a public holiday in New Zealand.
Easter Sunday is one of the most festive events among Christians worldwide. It commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from death, as written in the Christian bible.
Is Easter Sunday a Public Holiday?
Easter Sunday is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, April 4, 2021 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in New Zealand.
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus' resurrection from death.
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About Easter Sunday
Read more about Easter Sunday.Easter Sunday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sun | Mar 27 | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2017 | Sun | Apr 16 | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2018 | Sun | Apr 1 | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2019 | Sun | Apr 21 | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2020 | Sun | Apr 12 | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2021 | Sun | Apr 4 | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2022 | Sun | Apr 17 | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2023 | Sun | Apr 9 | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2024 | Sun | Mar 31 | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2025 | Sun | Apr 20 | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2026 | Sun | Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | Observance |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
