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NZ regional anniversary days

Find local anniversary dates for 2026 and 2027. Observance follows historical provinces and local practice.

Independent NZ planning guide · Dates reviewed 18 October 2026
Regional anniversary dates
Anniversary area2026 observed2027 observed
AucklandMon, 26 Jan 2026Mon, 1 Feb 2027
WellingtonMon, 19 Jan 2026Mon, 25 Jan 2027
NelsonMon, 2 Feb 2026Mon, 1 Feb 2027
TaranakiMon, 9 Mar 2026Mon, 8 Mar 2027
OtagoMon, 23 Mar 2026Mon, 22 Mar 2027
SouthlandTue, 7 Apr 2026Tue, 30 Mar 2027
South CanterburyMon, 28 Sept 2026Mon, 27 Sept 2027
Hawke’s BayFri, 23 Oct 2026Fri, 22 Oct 2027
MarlboroughMon, 2 Nov 2026Mon, 1 Nov 2027
CanterburyFri, 13 Nov 2026Fri, 12 Nov 2027
Chatham IslandsMon, 30 Nov 2026Mon, 29 Nov 2027
WestlandMon, 30 Nov 2026Mon, 29 Nov 2027

Which date applies to you?

Today’s administrative boundaries do not always determine anniversary observance. Check your local council and the practice used at your workplace. Otago and Westland in particular can have local variation.

Auckland anniversary is also generally used in Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne. Nelson is generally used in Tasman and Buller. Wellington is generally used in Manawatū and Whanganui.

Dates checked 18 October 2026. Sources: New Zealand Government · Employment New Zealand. How we check dates.