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What's open on Waitangi Day 2027 in New Zealand?

Waitangi Day falls on 2027-02-08. Waitangi Day on 6 February marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Banks and government offices close; most supermarkets and shops open with reduced hours.

Urgent & Emergency Essentials

24/7 Open

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On-Duty Pharmacies24/7 Petrol & EV
0800 611 116 / 111
Feb 8

Next occurrence

8 February 2027

Most chains are expected to stay open.

6

Open

1

Reduced

0

Closed

All Categories 10 Supermarkets & Groceries 3 Pharmacies & Chemists 1 Petrol & EV Charging 1 DIY, Garden & Home 1 Retail & Shopping Malls 1 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Public Transit & Transport 1 Urgent Care & Clinics 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Waitangi Day 2027

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%
Verified  · 4 days ago

All Verified Chains & Venues

10 venues tracked
Venue / ChainCategoryHoliday StatusHoursVerification & 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
Z Energy 24/7 Forecourt24/7 Duty

Service stations operate 24/7 nationwide 365 days a year

Editorial
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
Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
countdown.co.nz
New World
Estimate
Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
newworld.co.nz
Pak'nSave
Estimate
Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
paknsave.co.nz
Retail & Shopping Malls Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
thewarehouse.co.nz
Bunnings
Estimate
DIY, Garden & Home Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
bunnings.co.nz
NZ Post & Parcel Collect Lockers

Outdoor parcel lockers available 24/7; retail post counters closed

Editorial
Post & Parcel Lockers Open 24 hours
2026-04-20
nzpost.co.nz
Auckland Transport & Metlink Transit

Public transit runs on Sunday/public holiday timetable

Editorial
Public Transit & Transport Reduced hours Hours Vary
2026-04-20
at.govt.nz

Quick answers

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Upcoming years

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Waitangi Day in New Zealand?

Waitangi Day on 6 February marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Banks and government offices close; most supermarkets and shops open with reduced hours. Confirmed open chains include: Countdown (Woolworths), New World, Pak'nSave, The Warehouse, Bunnings. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is Waitangi Day 2027?

Waitangi Day falls on 2027-02-08 in 2027.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Waitangi Day?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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