Wellington Anniversary Day 2026 in New Zealand
Wellington Anniversary Day 2026 in New Zealand is on
Monday, January 19, 2026
287 days ago
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About Wellington Anniversary Day 2026
Wellington Anniversary Day 2026 falls on Monday, January 19. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, January 17.
Wellington Anniversary Day is a regional public holiday in the lower North Island of New Zealand, observed on the Monday closest to January 22. It marks the arrival of the first New Zealand Company settlers at Petone in 1840.
Wellington Anniversary Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | January 19, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | January 25, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Wellington Anniversary Day 2026
- Feb 6, 2026 Waitangi Day 2026 (Friday)
- 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)
Other holidays in January 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day | Public holiday |
| Jan 2 | Fri | Day after New Year's Day | Public holiday |
| Jan 26 | Mon | Auckland Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, January 19, 2026
- Date rule
- Monday closest to January 22, set each year by official proclamation
- Legal status
- Regional public holiday in New Zealand
- Where it applies
- The Wellington region and Manawatu-Whanganui, covering the former Wellington Province
- Commemorates
- The arrival of the ship Aurora at Petone on January 22, 1840
- Date range
- Falls between January 19 and January 25
Frequently asked questions
What day is Wellington Anniversary Day in 2026?
Wellington Anniversary Day 2026 is on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Is Wellington Anniversary Day a day off in 2026?
Wellington 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 Wellington Anniversary Day 2026?
Wellington Anniversary Day 2026 was 287 days ago, on January 19, 2026.