Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day 2026 in New Zealand
Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day 2026 in New Zealand is on
Friday, October 23, 2026
10 days ago
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About Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day 2026
Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day 2026 falls on Friday, October 23. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, October 25.
Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day is a regional public holiday on New Zealand's east coast, observed on the Friday before Labour Day. Combined with Labour Day the following Monday, it gives the region a four-day weekend that no other part of the country gets.
Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 23, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | October 22, 2027 | Friday | — |
Holidays after Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day 2026
- Oct 26, 2026 Labour Day 2026 (Monday)
- 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)
Other holidays in October 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | Mon | Labour Day | Public holiday |
| Oct 31 | Sat | Halloween | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Friday, October 23, 2026
- Date rule
- The Friday before Labour Day, three days ahead of the fourth Monday in October
- Actual anniversary
- November 1, the founding of Hawke's Bay Province in 1858
- Legal status
- Regional public holiday (Holidays Act 2003 anniversary day)
- Where observed
- The Hawke's Bay region; an ordinary working day elsewhere
- Weekend length
- Four days, joined to Labour Day on the Monday
Frequently asked questions
What day is Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day in 2026?
Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day 2026 is on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Is Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day a day off in 2026?
Hawke's Bay 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 Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day 2026?
Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day 2026 was 10 days ago, on October 23, 2026.