The Holidays (Full Recognition of Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day) Amendment Act 2013 came into force on 1 January 2014 making these public holidays “Mondayised” when they fall on a weekend.
When Waitangi Day or ANZAC Day fall on a Saturday or Sunday the following rule must be applied:
- For employees who would not work on the Saturday or Sunday, the public holiday must be treated as falling on the following Monday.
- For employees who would work on the Saturday or Sunday, the public holiday must be treated as falling on that day.
The first occurrence will be ANZAC Day when it falls on Saturday, 25 April 2015.
Observation of Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day will still occur on the actual date.