Taranaki Anniversary Day 2026 in New Zealand
Taranaki Anniversary Day 2026 in New Zealand is on
Monday, March 9, 2026
238 days ago
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About Taranaki Anniversary Day 2026
Taranaki Anniversary Day 2026 falls on Monday, March 9. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, March 7.
Taranaki Anniversary Day is a regional public holiday on New Zealand's western North Island coast, observed on the second Monday in March. It marks the founding of the New Plymouth settlement in 1841.
Taranaki Anniversary Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 9, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | March 8, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Taranaki 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 23 | Mon | Otago Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, March 9, 2026
- Date rule
- Second Monday in March
- Legal status
- Regional public holiday in New Zealand
- Where it applies
- The Taranaki region: New Plymouth, Stratford, Hāwera and surrounding districts
- Commemorates
- The arrival of the Plymouth Company ship William Bryan on March 31, 1841
- Actual anniversary
- March 31; the day off was moved earlier so it would not clash with Easter
Frequently asked questions
What day is Taranaki Anniversary Day in 2026?
Taranaki Anniversary Day 2026 is on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Is Taranaki Anniversary Day a day off in 2026?
Taranaki 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 Taranaki Anniversary Day 2026?
Taranaki Anniversary Day 2026 was 238 days ago, on March 9, 2026.