Matariki 2027 in New Zealand
Matariki 2027 in New Zealand is on
Friday, June 25, 2027
235 days away
There are 235 days until Matariki 2027 in New Zealand — Friday, June 25, 2027.
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About Matariki 2027
Matariki 2027 falls on Friday, June 25. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, June 27.
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 2027
- Oct 25, 2027 Labour Day 2027 (Monday)
- Dec 25, 2027 Christmas Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Dec 26, 2027 Boxing Day 2027 (Sunday)
Other holidays in June 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7 | Mon | King's Birthday | Public holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Friday, June 25, 2027
- 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 2027?
Matariki 2027 is on Friday, June 25, 2027.
Is Matariki a day off in 2027?
Matariki is a public holiday across New Zealand, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Matariki 2027?
There are 235 days until Matariki 2027 (June 25, 2027) as of today.