Waitangi Day 2026 in New Zealand
Waitangi Day 2026 in New Zealand is on
Friday, February 6, 2026
269 days ago
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About Waitangi Day 2026
Waitangi Day 2026 falls on Friday, February 6. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, February 8.
Waitangi Day, February 6, is New Zealand's national day and a nationwide public holiday marking the 1840 signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. When it lands on a weekend the paid day off is Mondayised for workers who do not normally work weekends.
Waitangi Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 6, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | February 6, 2027 | Saturday | Mon, Feb 8 |
Holidays after Waitangi 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 February 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2 | Mon | Nelson Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Friday, February 6, 2026
- Date rule
- February 6 every year; the commemoration itself never moves
- Legal status
- Nationwide public holiday under the Waitangi Day Act 1976
- Commemorates
- The signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in the Bay of Islands in 1840
- Public holiday since
- 1974, when it was created as New Zealand Day
- Also known as
- New Zealand Day from 1974 until the name was reversed in 1976
Frequently asked questions
What day is Waitangi Day in 2026?
Waitangi Day 2026 is on Friday, February 6, 2026.
Is Waitangi Day a day off in 2026?
Waitangi Day is a public holiday across New Zealand, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Waitangi Day 2026?
Waitangi Day 2026 was 269 days ago, on February 6, 2026.