What's open on Labour Day 2027?

Monday, 25 October 2027

Stores and services

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Not announced yet: ANZ, ASB, BNZ, BP, Briscoes, Bunnings, Chemist Warehouse, Farmers, Four Square, Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi, KFC, Kiwibank, Kmart, Life Pharmacy, Liquorland, McDonald's, Mitre 10, Mobil, New World, Noel Leeming, PAK'nSAVE, Rebel Sport, Super Liquor, The Warehouse, Unichem, Warehouse Stationery, Westpac, Woolworths, Z. These haven't published Labour Day 2027 opening hours that we could verify, so check your local store. We add answers as soon as they're published.

About Labour Day 2027

Labour Day 2027 is a public holiday across New Zealand, on Monday, 25 October.

No law makes shops close on Labour Day, so each store sets its own hours. Hours vary from store to store, so check your local store before you go.

NZ Post says mail isn't delivered on public holidays; mail due that day comes on your street's next delivery day.

Sources: Employment New Zealand: Public holidays and anniversary dates (2026 and 2027) · NZ Post: Your mail delivery days ("Mail isn't delivered on public holidays")

The rules for this day

QuestionAnswer
Public holiday?Yes, nationwide
Shops must close?No: shops may open
Alcohol from off-licences?Normal licence hours

Sources

Questions

When is Labour Day 2027?

Labour Day 2027 is on Monday, 25 October 2027.

Is Labour Day 2027 a public holiday?

Yes, it's a public holiday across New Zealand.

Are shops closed on Labour Day 2027?

No law makes shops close on Labour Day, so each store sets its own hours.

Is there mail on Labour Day 2027?

NZ Post says mail isn't delivered on public holidays, and Labour Day (Monday, 25 October) is a public holiday. Mail due that day comes on your street's next delivery day.

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