Observances in New Zealand in 2025

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Matariki is named after the bright stars of the Pleiades star cluster, which rises in the winter night sky each year.
Matariki
Around the world, Father's Day is celebrated on different dates, though the day is celebrated in a similar manner, usually involving giving gifts to fathers and family activities.
Father's Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Māori Language Week.
M?ori Language Week
New Zealand has a semi national holiday called crate day where you have to drink a crate of beer on the first Saturday of December.
Crate Day
❤️ Across many parts of the world on February 14th, flowers, cards and gifts will be exchanged between loved ones, as St. Valentine's day is celebrated.
Valentines Day
Marks the anniversary of the first key military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.
Anzac Day

List of Observances in New Zealand in 2025

Date Observances Category
Friday Valentines Day 💝 Culture
Sunday Daylight Savings End 🕘 General
Friday Anzac Day Military
Thursday May 01 - Saturday May 31 New Zealand Music Month Music
Friday Sauvignon Blanc Day 🥂 Alcohol
Sunday Mother’s Day Family
Friday Matariki Culture
Sunday Father's Day Family
Monday Sep 15 - Sunday Sep 21 M?ori Language Week Diversity
Sunday Daylight Savings Begins 🕑 General
Saturday Crate Day Alcohol
Public Holidays in New Zealand for 2025 Public Holidays in New Zealand