Wellington Anniversary Day in New Zealand

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Regional calendars

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About this calendar

Wellington Anniversary Day is a regional anniversary observance. Its geographic coverage follows historical provinces and local practice.

Coverage

Check the local observance and your employment agreement. This is not an additional national public holiday.

Dates and coverage by jurisdiction — 2028

Additional and substitute dates are separate entries. Local and sector-only holidays apply only to the areas or institutions specified.

Missing entries do not establish that a jurisdiction has no holiday. Check its calendar for pending official dates and local exceptions.

Background

New Zealand anniversary holidays commemorate the former provinces. The observed holiday can differ from the historical calendar anniversary.

Workplaces

Entitlement depends on the applicable region and otherwise-working-day rule.

Schools

Check the individual school calendar for local closures.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a nationwide holiday?

No. Consult the regional calendar and local council.

Is the 2028 date confirmed?

No verified local date has been imported for 2028.

Official sources

New Zealand Ministry of Education: New Zealand Ministry of Education: school terms and holidays

Employment New Zealand: Employment New Zealand: actual or transferred holiday

Employment New Zealand: Employment New Zealand: public holidays and anniversary dates

New Zealand Government: New Zealand Government: legislated Matariki dates