What's open on New Year's Day 2025 in New Zealand?
New Year's Day 2025 falls on 1 January 2025.
New Year's Day closes banks and government offices across New Zealand. Supermarkets and shops open with reduced hours; beach and tourism towns stay busy in the summer heat.
Chain opening hours
| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Hours | Verification & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Unichem & Urgent Pharmacy 24h24/7 Duty Designated after-hours pharmacies open on all public holidays Editorial | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | 08:00–22:00 | 2026-04-20 unichem.co.nz |
| Petrol & EV Charging | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 z.co.nz | |
Healthline NZ 24/724/7 Duty Free phone 0800 611 116 available 24 hours every day of the year Editorial0800-611-116 | Urgent Care & Clinics | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 healthline.govt.nz |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 countdown.co.nz |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 newworld.co.nz |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 paknsave.co.nz |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 thewarehouse.co.nz |
Estimate | DIY, Garden & Home | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 bunnings.co.nz |
Outdoor parcel lockers available 24/7; retail post counters closed Editorial | Post & Parcel Lockers | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 nzpost.co.nz |
| Public Transit & Transport | Reduced hours | Hours Vary | 2026-04-20 at.govt.nz |
Frequently asked questions
Are shops open on New Year's Day 2025 in New Zealand?
New Year's Day closes banks and government offices across New Zealand. Supermarkets and shops open with reduced hours; beach and tourism towns stay busy in the summer heat. Typically closed: banks, government.
When is New Year's Day in 2025?
New Year's Day falls on 1 January 2025 (2025-01-01) in 2025.