Auckland Anniversary Day 2026 in New Zealand
Auckland Anniversary Day 2026 in New Zealand is on
Monday, January 26, 2026
280 days ago
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About Auckland Anniversary Day 2026
Auckland Anniversary Day 2026 falls on Monday, January 26. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, January 24.
Auckland Anniversary Day is a regional public holiday in New Zealand's upper North Island, observed on the Monday closest to January 29. It marks the 1840 arrival of Lieutenant Governor William Hobson and is the country's biggest summer long weekend.
Auckland Anniversary Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | January 26, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | February 1, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Auckland Anniversary Day 2026
- Feb 6, 2026 Waitangi Day 2026 (Friday)
- Apr 3, 2026 Good Friday 2026 (Friday)
- Apr 6, 2026 Easter Monday 2026 (Monday)
- Apr 25, 2026 Anzac Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jun 1, 2026 King's Birthday 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in January 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day | Public holiday |
| Jan 2 | Fri | Day after New Year's Day | Public holiday |
| Jan 19 | Mon | Wellington Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, January 26, 2026
- Date rule
- Monday closest to January 29, set each year by official proclamation
- Legal status
- Regional public holiday in New Zealand
- Where it applies
- Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne and the rest of the former Auckland Province
- Commemorates
- Lieutenant Governor William Hobson's arrival in the Bay of Islands on January 29, 1840
- First observed
- 1842, the year of the first Anniversary Day Regatta
Frequently asked questions
What day is Auckland Anniversary Day in 2026?
Auckland Anniversary Day 2026 is on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Is Auckland Anniversary Day a day off in 2026?
Auckland Anniversary Day is a provincial anniversary day in the regions that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Auckland Anniversary Day 2026?
Auckland Anniversary Day 2026 was 280 days ago, on January 26, 2026.