Although the day goes by a different name, the rules are much the same.
Those keen on extending their public holidays should put requests in before their colleagues.
The one-off public holiday is on Monday, September 26.
Are you already in the holiday-planning mode for next year?
The Matariki public holiday will always fall on a Friday/Rāmere.
An extra day off, where Kiwis get out of town and support the tourism industry.
