Wellington Anniversary Day 2027 in New Zealand
There are 84 days until Wellington Anniversary Day 2027 in New Zealand — Monday, January 25, 2027.
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About Wellington Anniversary Day 2027
Wellington Anniversary Day 2027 falls on Monday, January 25. It lands on a Monday, so 2027 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, January 23.
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 2027
- Feb 6, 2027 Waitangi Day 2027 (Saturday)
- 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)
Other holidays in January 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Fri | New Year's Day | Public holiday |
| Jan 2 | Sat | Day after New Year's Day | Public holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Monday, January 25, 2027
- 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 2027?
Wellington Anniversary Day 2027 is on Monday, January 25, 2027.
Is Wellington Anniversary Day a day off in 2027?
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 2027?
There are 84 days until Wellington Anniversary Day 2027 (January 25, 2027) as of today.