Taranaki Anniversary Day 2027 in New Zealand
There are 126 days until Taranaki Anniversary Day 2027 in New Zealand — Monday, March 8, 2027.
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About Taranaki Anniversary Day 2027
Taranaki Anniversary Day 2027 falls on Monday, March 8. It lands on a Monday, so 2027 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, March 6.
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 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 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 |
| Mar 30 | Tue | Southland Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Monday, March 8, 2027
- 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 2027?
Taranaki Anniversary Day 2027 is on Monday, March 8, 2027.
Is Taranaki Anniversary Day a day off in 2027?
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 2027?
There are 126 days until Taranaki Anniversary Day 2027 (March 8, 2027) as of today.