ANZAC day falls on a Saturday this year meaning most New Zealand workers will miss out on a paid public holiday.

Otago-Southland Employers Association acting chief executive Diana Hudson told the Otago Daily Times the exceptions would be workers who normally worked on that day, such as retail staff or those on seven-day rosters.

Businesses are unable to trade before noon on Anzac Day.
Anzac Day and Waitangi Day are the only two non-transferable public holidays which means they have to be taken when the fall.