Otago Anniversary Day 2026 in New Zealand
Otago Anniversary Day 2026 in New Zealand is on
Monday, March 23, 2026
224 days ago
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About Otago Anniversary Day 2026
Otago Anniversary Day 2026 falls on Monday, March 23. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, March 21.
Otago Anniversary Day is a regional public holiday in the south of New Zealand's South Island, taken on the Monday closest to March 23. It marks the arrival of the first Scottish settler ship at Port Chalmers in 1848.
Otago Anniversary Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 23, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | March 22, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Otago Anniversary Day 2026
- 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)
- Jul 10, 2026 Matariki 2026 (Friday)
Other holidays in March 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9 | Mon | Taranaki Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, March 23, 2026
- Date rule
- Monday closest to March 23, confirmed each year by official proclamation
- Legal status
- Regional public holiday in New Zealand
- Where it applies
- The Otago region: Dunedin, Central Otago, Clutha and surrounding districts
- Commemorates
- The arrival of the John Wickliffe at Port Chalmers on March 23, 1848
- Founding settlers
- Free Church of Scotland migrants led by William Cargill and the Reverend Thomas Burns
Frequently asked questions
What day is Otago Anniversary Day in 2026?
Otago Anniversary Day 2026 is on Monday, March 23, 2026.
Is Otago Anniversary Day a day off in 2026?
Otago 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 Otago Anniversary Day 2026?
Otago Anniversary Day 2026 was 224 days ago, on March 23, 2026.