If a public holiday falls on a weekend, should it be observed the following Monday?

Opinion

Politicians and unions are calling on the Government to move public holidays that fall on weekends to Monday as workers face losing two days off in 2011.

Waitangi Day is on a Sunday this year and Anzac Day is cancelled out by coinciding with Easter Monday.

Labour leader Phil Goff says he wants to see legislation guaranteeing a day off for each public holiday, regardless of where it falls. The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union agrees.

If a public holiday falls on a weekend, should it be observed the following Monday? Here is the latest selection of Your Views: