Otago Anniversary Day 2027 in New Zealand
There are 140 days until Otago Anniversary Day 2027 in New Zealand — Monday, March 22, 2027.
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About Otago Anniversary Day 2027
Otago Anniversary Day 2027 falls on Monday, March 22. It lands on a Monday, so 2027 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, March 20.
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 2027
- 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)
- Jun 25, 2027 Matariki 2027 (Friday)
Other holidays in March 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8 | Mon | Taranaki Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
| Mar 26 | Fri | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Mar 28 | Sun | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Mar 29 | Mon | Easter Monday | Public holiday |
| Mar 30 | Tue | Southland Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Monday, March 22, 2027
- 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 2027?
Otago Anniversary Day 2027 is on Monday, March 22, 2027.
Is Otago Anniversary Day a day off in 2027?
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 2027?
There are 140 days until Otago Anniversary Day 2027 (March 22, 2027) as of today.