Nelson Anniversary Day 2026 in New Zealand
Nelson Anniversary Day 2026 in New Zealand is on
Monday, February 2, 2026
273 days ago
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About Nelson Anniversary Day 2026
Nelson Anniversary Day 2026 falls on Monday, February 2. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, January 31.
Nelson Anniversary Day is a regional public holiday in the Nelson and Tasman districts at the top of New Zealand's South Island, observed on the Monday closest to February 1. It marks the arrival of the first settler ship in 1842.
Nelson Anniversary Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 2, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | February 1, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Nelson Anniversary Day 2026
- Feb 6, 2026 Waitangi Day 2026 (Friday)
- Apr 3, 2026 Good Friday 2026 (Friday)
- Apr 6, 2026 Easter Monday 2026 (Monday)
- Apr 25, 2026 Anzac Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jun 1, 2026 King's Birthday 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in February 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6 | Fri | Waitangi Day | Public holiday |
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, February 2, 2026
- Date rule
- Monday closest to February 1, confirmed each year by official proclamation
- Legal status
- Regional public holiday in New Zealand
- Where it applies
- The Nelson and Tasman districts at the top of the South Island
- Commemorates
- The arrival of the first New Zealand Company immigrant ship, the Fifeshire, on February 1, 1842
- First celebrated
- February 1, 1843, followed by the settlement's first regatta
Frequently asked questions
What day is Nelson Anniversary Day in 2026?
Nelson Anniversary Day 2026 is on Monday, February 2, 2026.
Is Nelson Anniversary Day a day off in 2026?
Nelson 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 Nelson Anniversary Day 2026?
Nelson Anniversary Day 2026 was 273 days ago, on February 2, 2026.