Southland Anniversary Day 2026 in New Zealand
Southland Anniversary Day 2026 in New Zealand is on
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
209 days ago
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About Southland Anniversary Day 2026
Southland Anniversary Day 2026 falls on Tuesday, April 7. It falls on a Tuesday — take Monday, April 6 off for a four-day weekend.
Southland Anniversary Day is a regional public holiday at the bottom of New Zealand's South Island, and the only anniversary day taken on a Tuesday. It falls on the Tuesday after Easter, giving Southland a five-day break.
Southland Anniversary Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 7, 2026 | Tuesday | — |
| 2027 | March 30, 2027 | Tuesday | — |
Holidays after Southland Anniversary Day 2026
- Apr 25, 2026 Anzac Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jun 1, 2026 King's Birthday 2026 (Monday)
- Jul 10, 2026 Matariki 2026 (Friday)
- Oct 26, 2026 Labour Day 2026 (Monday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
Other holidays in April 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday | Public holiday |
| Apr 25 | Sat | Anzac Day | Public holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Tuesday, April 7, 2026
- Date rule
- The Tuesday after Easter, so the date moves with Easter each year
- Legal status
- Regional public holiday in New Zealand
- Where it applies
- The Southland region: Invercargill, Gore, Bluff, the Catlins, Fiordland and Stewart Island
- Calendar anniversary
- January 17, though the day off has long been taken at Easter instead
- Commemorates
- The creation of the Province of Southland, separated from Otago in 1861
Frequently asked questions
What day is Southland Anniversary Day in 2026?
Southland Anniversary Day 2026 is on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Is Southland Anniversary Day a day off in 2026?
Southland 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 Southland Anniversary Day 2026?
Southland Anniversary Day 2026 was 209 days ago, on April 7, 2026.