What's open on Waitangi Day 2027?
Saturday, 6 February 2027 · Mondayised to Monday, 8 February
Stores and services
About Waitangi Day 2027
Waitangi Day 2027 is a public holiday across New Zealand, on Saturday, 6 February. Because it falls on a Saturday, people who don't usually work that day get the public holiday on Monday, 8 February instead ("Mondayisation").
No law makes shops close on Waitangi 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
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Public holiday? | Yes, nationwide Mondayised day: Monday, 8 February |
| Shops must close? | No: shops may open |
| Alcohol from off-licences? | Normal licence hours |
Sources
- Employment New Zealand: Public holidays and anniversary dates (2026 and 2027) · checked 16 October 2026
- NZ Post: Your mail delivery days ("Mail isn't delivered on public holidays") · checked 16 October 2026
Questions
When is Waitangi Day 2027?
Waitangi Day 2027 is on Saturday, 6 February 2027. Because it falls on a Saturday, people who don't usually work that day get the public holiday on Monday, 8 February.
Is Waitangi Day 2027 a public holiday?
Yes, it's a public holiday across New Zealand.
Are shops closed on Waitangi Day 2027?
No law makes shops close on Waitangi Day, so each store sets its own hours.
Is there mail on Waitangi Day 2027?
NZ Post says mail isn't delivered on public holidays, and Waitangi Day (Saturday, 6 February) is a public holiday. Mail due that day comes on your street's next delivery day. Whether letterbox delivery also stops on the Mondayised day (Monday, 8 February) isn't stated.