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Observance · not a public holiday in New Zealand

Human Rights Day

Human Rights Day is not an official public holiday in New Zealand. The date shown is when it falls globally; it may be observed privately or culturally. See New Zealand's official public holidays →
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Human Rights Day is a public holiday in New Zealand. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.

History & origin

Human Rights Day is officially observed as a public holiday in New Zealand. We are building out a longer history & traditions section for this holiday. In the meantime, the calendar below shows Human Rights Day's date across multiple years and how it interacts with the country's long-weekend opportunities.

Traditions & customs

Human Rights Day observance varies by community and region within New Zealand. Government offices, banks, and schools are typically closed.

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