Christmas Day 2025 — New Zealand
About Christmas Day
Christmas Day is a public holiday in New Zealand, observed on December 25, 2025 (Thursday) in 2025. As an official public holiday, most government offices, banks, and schools are closed.
In 2025, Christmas Day falls on a Thursday, giving workers a day off during the workweek.
Key Facts
Date December 25, 2025
Day Thursday
Type Public
Countries 
New Zealand
New Zealand Status This holiday has passed
Christmas Day — Date by Year
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | December 25, 2024 | Wednesday |
| 2025 | December 25, 2025 | Thursday |
| 2026 | December 25, 2026 | Friday |
| 2027 | December 25, 2027 | Saturday |
| 2028 | December 25, 2028 | Monday |
| 2029 | December 25, 2029 | Tuesday |
| 2030 | December 25, 2030 | Wednesday |
Other Public Holidays in New Zealand (2025)
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 New Year's Day Thursday, January 2, 2025 Day after New Year's Day Thursday, February 6, 2025 Waitangi Day Friday, April 18, 2025 Good Friday Monday, April 21, 2025 Easter Monday Friday, April 25, 2025 ANZAC Day Monday, June 2, 2025 King's Birthday Friday, June 20, 2025 Matariki Monday, October 27, 2025 Labour Day Friday, December 26, 2025 Boxing Day
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Christmas Day in 2025?
Christmas Day in New Zealand is on December 25, 2025 (Thursday).
Is Christmas Day a public holiday in New Zealand?
Yes, Christmas Day is an official public holiday. Most businesses, government offices, and schools are closed.
How many days until Christmas Day 2025?
Christmas Day 2025 was on December 25, 2025 and has already passed.