There was some grumbling around the office this week about Anzac Day not being Monday-ised this year.
Having just being spoiled with an Easter long weekend, there was a sense of annoyance among some that Anzac Day was on a Tuesday, spoiling the opportunity for a three-day weekend.
Although in saying that, it seems a good portion of Northland took the opportunity to have Monday off and, in doing so, a second four-day weekend.
Easter doesn't relate to specific dates, so the public holidays are always on Good Friday and Easter Monday. How we establish Good Friday and Easter Sunday seems to be contentious, but Easter is widely observed in most western countries.Waitangi Day and Anzac Day are unique to Australasia and relate to specific dates - we recognise them on February 6 and April 25, regardless.
And we now Monday-ise them if they fall on a weekend.