Nelson Anniversary Day 2027 in New Zealand
There are 91 days until Nelson Anniversary Day 2027 in New Zealand — Monday, February 1, 2027.
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About Nelson Anniversary Day 2027
Nelson Anniversary Day 2027 falls on Monday, February 1. It lands on a Monday, so 2027 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, January 30.
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 2027
- Feb 6, 2027 Waitangi Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday 2027 (Friday)
- Mar 29, 2027 Easter Monday 2027 (Monday)
- Apr 25, 2027 Anzac Day 2027 (Sunday)
- Jun 7, 2027 King's Birthday 2027 (Monday)
Other holidays in February 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1 | Mon | Auckland Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
| Feb 6 | Sat | Waitangi Day | Public holiday |
| Feb 14 | Sun | Valentine's Day | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Monday, February 1, 2027
- 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 2027?
Nelson Anniversary Day 2027 is on Monday, February 1, 2027.
Is Nelson Anniversary Day a day off in 2027?
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 2027?
There are 91 days until Nelson Anniversary Day 2027 (February 1, 2027) as of today.