New Zealand Public Holidays 1956

Below you'll find 1956's official holidays for New Zealand. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.

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There are 11 public holidays in New Zealand for 1956. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.

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Date	Day	Holiday name
1956-01-01	Sun	New Year's Day
1956-01-02	Mon	Day after New Year's Day
1956-01-03	Tue	New Year's Day (substitute day)
1956-02-06	Mon	Waitangi Day
1956-03-30	Fri	Good Friday
1956-04-02	Mon	Easter Monday
1956-04-25	Wed	ANZAC Day
1956-06-04	Mon	Queen's Birthday
1956-10-22	Mon	Labour Day
1956-12-25	Tue	Christmas Day
1956-12-26	Wed	Boxing Day

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