Public holidays
Timetables
On public holidays, trains, buses and ferries run a Sunday timetable except:
- When ANZAC Day or Waitangi Day falls on a Saturday, a Saturday timetable will run
- When ANZAC Day or Waitangi Day falls on a weekend the public holiday takes place the following Monday and a Sunday timetable will run
- Christmas and New Year holiday period has a special timetable, and will be available online from early December each year.
| Wellington Anniversary Day | Monday 23 January 2023 (observed) | Sunday timetable |
| Waitangi Day | Monday 6 February 2023 | Sunday timetable |
| Good Friday | Friday 7 April 2023 | Sunday timetable |
| Easter Monday | Monday 10 April 2023 | Sunday timetable |
| Anzac Day | Tuesday 25 April 2023 | Sunday timetable |
| King's Birthday | Monday 5 June 2023 | Sunday timetable |
| Matariki | Friday 14 July 2023 | Sunday timetable |
| Labour Day | Monday 23 October 2023 | Sunday timetable |
| Christmas/New Year | Dates vary | Special timetable applies |
Fares
Off-peak fares apply on public holidays, except when using cash. Normal fares (including peak fares) apply on non-public holidays over the Christmas and New year period, even though services run reduced timetables.
Metlink Contact Centre
The Metlink Contact Centre operates on public holidays. Special hours apply over the holiday period.
Buses replacing trains
Public holidays and weekends are often used to complete important maintenance on the rail network. Buses replacing trains timetables differ from regular train timetables.
School Holidays
School buses do not run during school holidays. Child concessions will still work for child fares during school holidays. For details on your school's bus service, check the timetable or see the Schools guide.
Last published: Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 12:44 AM