Marlborough Anniversary Day 2026 in New Zealand
Marlborough Anniversary Day 2026 in New Zealand is on
Monday, November 2, 2026
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About Marlborough Anniversary Day 2026
Marlborough Anniversary Day 2026 falls on Monday, November 2. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, October 31.
Marlborough Anniversary Day is a regional public holiday at the top of New Zealand's South Island, taken on the Monday a week after Labour Day. It marks the province's separation from Nelson on November 1, 1859.
Marlborough Anniversary Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 2, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | November 1, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Marlborough 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 13 | Fri | Canterbury Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
| Nov 30 | Mon | Westland Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
| Nov 30 | Mon | Chatham Islands Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, November 2, 2026
- Date rule
- The Monday seven days after Labour Day, which is the fourth Monday in October
- Legal status
- Regional public holiday in New Zealand
- Where it applies
- The Marlborough region: Blenheim, Picton, the Wairau Valley and the Marlborough Sounds
- Commemorates
- Marlborough's separation from Nelson Province on November 1, 1859
- Date range
- Falls between October 29 and November 4
Frequently asked questions
What day is Marlborough Anniversary Day in 2026?
Marlborough Anniversary Day 2026 is on Monday, November 2, 2026.
Is Marlborough Anniversary Day a day off in 2026?
Marlborough 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 Marlborough Anniversary Day 2026?
There are 0 days until Marlborough Anniversary Day 2026 (November 2, 2026) as of today.