Auckland Anniversary Day
- 2026
- Mon, 26 Jan 2026
- 2027
- Mon, 1 Feb 2027
Usually the Monday closest to 29 January.
Check Auckland coverageNew Zealand regional public holidays
NZ anniversary day finder
Find the 2026 or 2027 anniversary date commonly observed where you work. Compare all 12 historic anniversary areas, understand local exceptions and download the date to your calendar.
Observed date
Auckland Anniversary Day
Monday, 1 February 2027
- Historic date
- 29 January
- Area selected
- Auckland
How it is observed
Usually the Monday closest to 29 January.
Confirm the local date: Former provincial boundaries do not match the 16 modern regions. Employment New Zealand also notes that local custom and council decisions can change how an anniversary day is observed.
All anniversary areas
NZ anniversary dates for 2026 and 2027
Open an area for local coverage guidance, its historic date, the observance rule and a downloadable calendar event. These pages use stable URLs so future dates can be added without creating disposable yearly pages.
Wellington Anniversary Day
- 2026
- Mon, 19 Jan 2026
- 2027
- Mon, 25 Jan 2027
Usually the Monday closest to 22 January.
Check Wellington coverageCanterbury Anniversary Day
- 2026
- Fri, 13 Nov 2026
- 2027
- Fri, 12 Nov 2027
Northern and central Canterbury observe Christchurch Show Day, the second Friday after the first Tuesday in November.
Check Canterbury coverageSouth Canterbury Anniversary Day
- 2026
- Mon, 28 Sept 2026
- 2027
- Mon, 27 Sept 2027
Observed on Dominion Day, the fourth Monday in September.
Check South Canterbury coverageSouthland Anniversary Day
- 2026
- Tue, 7 Apr 2026
- 2027
- Tue, 30 Mar 2027
Normally observed on Easter Tuesday.
Check Southland coverageOtago Anniversary Day
- 2026
- Mon, 23 Mar 2026
- 2027
- Mon, 22 Mar 2027
Usually observed on the Monday nearest to 23 March, although local practice can differ.
Check Otago coverageChatham Islands Anniversary Day
- 2026
- Mon, 30 Nov 2026
- 2027
- Mon, 29 Nov 2027
Usually the Monday closest to 30 November.
Check Chatham Islands coverageHawke's Bay Anniversary Day
- 2026
- Fri, 23 Oct 2026
- 2027
- Fri, 22 Oct 2027
Observed on the Friday before Labour Day.
Check Hawke's Bay coverageMarlborough Anniversary Day
- 2026
- Mon, 2 Nov 2026
- 2027
- Mon, 1 Nov 2027
Observed on the first Monday after Labour Day.
Check Marlborough coverageNelson Anniversary Day
- 2026
- Mon, 2 Feb 2026
- 2027
- Mon, 1 Feb 2027
Usually the Monday closest to 1 February.
Check Nelson coverageTaranaki Anniversary Day
- 2026
- Mon, 9 Mar 2026
- 2027
- Mon, 8 Mar 2027
Observed on the second Monday in March to avoid a clash with Easter.
Check Taranaki coverageWestland Anniversary Day
- 2026
- Mon, 30 Nov 2026
- 2027
- Mon, 29 Nov 2027
Generally the Monday nearest to 1 December, but observance varies within Westland.
Check Westland coverageHistoric provinces, not modern regions
New Zealand’s anniversary holidays grew from former provinces. A current regional-council boundary or postal address is therefore not always enough to identify the workplace date.
Observed date versus actual date
The historic anniversary date often stays fixed while the observed public holiday moves to a nearby Monday, Friday or another locally established day.
Employment rules still apply
Finding the local date does not decide whether it is an otherwise working day, whether the employee works it or what payment is due.
Save the date after checking
Download the selected date to your calendar only after confirming the anniversary area and local observance used by your workplace.
Why an anniversary-day finder needs a local check
Employment New Zealand explains that anniversary days are observed through local custom and practice and are generally prescribed by regional or city councils. It also warns that its regional dates can contain unintentional errors and recommends checking with the relevant council.
Use this finder as the fast first check. If the date affects payroll, leave entitlement, a business closure or non-refundable travel, confirm it with your employer and the local authority.
Plan the long weekend
Use your anniversary day in the annual-leave planner
After confirming the region, compare the public holiday with weekends and the working days you may want to request.
NZ anniversary day finder FAQs
How do I find which anniversary day applies to me?
Start with the historic anniversary area covering the place where you work, then confirm the observed date with your employer or local council. Modern council boundaries do not always match the former provincial boundaries.
Are anniversary days public holidays in New Zealand?
The locally observed provincial anniversary day is one of New Zealand’s public holidays. Whether it is a paid day off for an employee depends on otherwise-working-day and employment rules.
Why are there 12 anniversary areas instead of 16 regions?
Anniversary days follow former provinces and later local observances, not New Zealand’s 16 present-day administrative regions. One anniversary area can cover places in several modern regions.
Why can the observed anniversary date change each year?
Many areas use the Monday nearest to a historic anniversary date. Other areas use rules connected to Labour Day, Easter, Dominion Day or Christchurch Show Day.
Can I add an anniversary day to my calendar?
Yes. Choose an area and year, then download the observed date as an iCalendar file. Confirm the date before relying on it for leave, payroll or travel.
Does the finder decide my public-holiday entitlement?
No. It helps identify a likely local date. Your workplace location, work pattern, employment agreement and established local practice can affect the date and entitlement.
Official anniversary-day sources
Dates are maintained from official employment guidance. Te Ara explains the historic provincial system and the customary observance rules.
Last reviewed 27 September 2026. Local observance can change; verify important dates before relying on them.