Public Holidays

New Years Day and Day After New Years: 1-2 January

Waitangi Day: 6 February

Good Friday: 21 March (2008) and 10 April (2009)

Easter Monday: 24 March (2008) and 13 April (2009)

ANZAC Day: 25 April

Queen's Birthday: 2 June (2008) and 1 June (2009)

Labour Day: 27 October (2008) and 26 October (2009)

Christmas Day and Boxing Day: 25-26 December

Many cafes and restaurants have introduced a public holiday surcharge of up to 25% - added to the total bill to account for the additional costs of opening and paying staff on public holidays.