Southland Anniversary Day 2027 in New Zealand
There are 148 days until Southland Anniversary Day 2027 in New Zealand — Tuesday, March 30, 2027.
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About Southland Anniversary Day 2027
Southland Anniversary Day 2027 falls on Tuesday, March 30. It falls on a Tuesday — take Monday, March 29 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 2027
- Apr 25, 2027 Anzac Day 2027 (Sunday)
- Jun 7, 2027 King's Birthday 2027 (Monday)
- Jun 25, 2027 Matariki 2027 (Friday)
- Oct 25, 2027 Labour Day 2027 (Monday)
- Dec 25, 2027 Christmas Day 2027 (Saturday)
Other holidays in March 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8 | Mon | Taranaki Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
| Mar 22 | Mon | Otago 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 |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Tuesday, March 30, 2027
- 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 2027?
Southland Anniversary Day 2027 is on Tuesday, March 30, 2027.
Is Southland Anniversary Day a day off in 2027?
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 2027?
There are 148 days until Southland Anniversary Day 2027 (March 30, 2027) as of today.