2024 Waitangi Day payments and office closures

29 January 2024.

When we're open and when you'll be paid on Waitangi Day (Tuesday 6 February 2024).

Payment dates

If your payment is due on Tuesday 6 February, you'll be paid on Saturday 3 February.

There are no other changes to payments.

Our offices, contact centres and Service Express

These will be closed on Tuesday 6 February.

Declare your income early

If you declare your income regularly, you may need to do this earlier than usual.

If you're paid early on Saturday 3 February, you'll need to declare your income before 10pm on Thursday 1 February.

Our online services

You can use MyMSD at any time, including public holidays. MyMSD is our online service where you can apply and manage your information online.

You can use it to do things like:

  • apply for a food grant and dental costs
  • declare your wages
  • tell us about a change in address, phone or accommodation costs
  • view your payment details
  • tell us about overseas travel.
What you can do in MyMSD
Set up or log in to MyMSD