Matariki 2026 in New Zealand
Matariki 2026 in New Zealand is on
Friday, July 10, 2026
115 days ago
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About Matariki 2026
Matariki 2026 falls on Friday, July 10. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, July 12.
Matariki is a nationwide public holiday in New Zealand marking Te Mātahi o te Tau, the Māori New Year. It always falls on a Friday in late June or early July, on a date set by a Māori advisory group and fixed in law through 2052.
Matariki in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | July 10, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | June 25, 2027 | Friday | — |
Holidays after Matariki 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)
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Friday, July 10, 2026
- Date rule
- The Friday closest to the Tangaroa lunar phase in the month of Pipiri, in late June or early July
- Legal status
- National public holiday under the Te Kāhui o Matariki Public Holiday Act 2022
- First observed
- Friday, June 24, 2022, the first Matariki public holiday
- What it marks
- Te Mātahi o te Tau, the Māori New Year, signaled by the pre-dawn rising of the Matariki star cluster
- Also known as
- The Pleiades; some iwi mark the new year by Puanga or Puaka, the star Rigel
Frequently asked questions
What day is Matariki in 2026?
Matariki 2026 is on Friday, July 10, 2026.
Is Matariki a day off in 2026?
Matariki is a public holiday across New Zealand, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Matariki 2026?
Matariki 2026 was 115 days ago, on July 10, 2026.