Chatham Islands Anniversary Day 2026 in New Zealand
There are 28 days until Chatham Islands Anniversary Day 2026 in New Zealand — Monday, November 30, 2026.
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About Chatham Islands Anniversary Day 2026
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day 2026 falls on Monday, November 30. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, November 28.
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day is a regional public holiday observed only on the Chatham Islands, on the Monday closest to November 30. It marks the 1791 arrival of the British brig Chatham at the remote island group east of mainland New Zealand.
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 30, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | November 29, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Chatham Islands Anniversary Day 2026
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Jan 2, 2027 Day after New Year's Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Feb 6, 2027 Waitangi Day 2027 (Saturday)
Other holidays in November 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | Mon | Marlborough Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
| Nov 13 | Fri | Canterbury Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
| Nov 30 | Mon | Westland Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, November 30, 2026
- Date rule
- Monday closest to November 30, set each year by official proclamation
- Legal status
- Regional public holiday in New Zealand
- Where it applies
- The Chatham Islands only, population around 700
- Commemorates
- Lieutenant William Broughton sighting the islands in the brig Chatham on November 29, 1791
- Indigenous names
- Rekohu in Moriori, Wharekauri in Maori
Frequently asked questions
What day is Chatham Islands Anniversary Day in 2026?
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day 2026 is on Monday, November 30, 2026.
Is Chatham Islands Anniversary Day a day off in 2026?
Chatham Islands 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 Chatham Islands Anniversary Day 2026?
There are 28 days until Chatham Islands Anniversary Day 2026 (November 30, 2026) as of today.