Labour Day holiday details and surcharge information

Wednesday 21 October 2026 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 21 Oct, 10:22am

Many shops, supermarkets, and eateries will operate during the Labour Day long weekend. While many businesses will open, operating hours may vary and surcharges may apply on Monday.

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1. RNZWed 21 Oct, 6:34am

   Labour Day 2026: What's open, what's not and when you have to pay a surcharge (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 21 Oct, 9:14am

   Labour Day: What's open, what's not and when you have to pay a surcharge (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZWed 21 Oct, 10:22am

   Labour Day: What's open, what's not and when you pay a surcharge (opens in new tab)