Westland Anniversary Day 2026 in New Zealand
There are 28 days until Westland Anniversary Day 2026 in New Zealand — Monday, November 30, 2026.
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About Westland Anniversary Day 2026
Westland Anniversary Day 2026 falls on Monday, November 30. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, November 28.
Westland Anniversary Day is a regional public holiday on New Zealand's West Coast, observed on the Monday closest to December 1. It marks the creation of Westland Province in 1873, the last of the country's ten provinces.
Westland Anniversary Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 30, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | November 29, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Westland Anniversary Day 2026
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Jan 2, 2027 Day after New Year's Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Feb 6, 2027 Waitangi Day 2027 (Saturday)
Other holidays in November 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | Mon | Marlborough Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
| Nov 13 | Fri | Canterbury Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
| Nov 30 | Mon | Chatham Islands Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, November 30, 2026
- Date rule
- Monday closest to December 1, set each year by official proclamation
- Legal status
- Regional public holiday in New Zealand
- Where it applies
- The West Coast region of the South Island, from Westport south to Haast
- Commemorates
- The creation of Westland Province on December 1, 1873
- Date range
- Falls between November 28 and December 4
Frequently asked questions
What day is Westland Anniversary Day in 2026?
Westland Anniversary Day 2026 is on Monday, November 30, 2026.
Is Westland Anniversary Day a day off in 2026?
Westland 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 Westland Anniversary Day 2026?
There are 28 days until Westland Anniversary Day 2026 (November 30, 2026) as of today.