Chatham Islands Anniversary Day 2027 in New Zealand
There are 392 days until Chatham Islands Anniversary Day 2027 in New Zealand — Monday, November 29, 2027.
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About Chatham Islands Anniversary Day 2027
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day 2027 falls on Monday, November 29. It lands on a Monday, so 2027 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, November 27.
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 2027
- Dec 25, 2027 Christmas Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Dec 26, 2027 Boxing Day 2027 (Sunday)
Other holidays in November 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | Mon | Marlborough Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
| Nov 12 | Fri | Canterbury Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
| Nov 29 | Mon | Westland Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Monday, November 29, 2027
- 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 2027?
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day 2027 is on Monday, November 29, 2027.
Is Chatham Islands Anniversary Day a day off in 2027?
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 2027?
There are 392 days until Chatham Islands Anniversary Day 2027 (November 29, 2027) as of today.