Observances in New Zealand in 2021

Upcoming Observances in New Zealand

Matariki is named after the bright stars of the Pleiades star cluster, which rise in the winter night sky each year.

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.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Māori Language Week.

Māori 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.

❤️ 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.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of New Zealand Music Month

New Zealand Music Month

List of Observances in New Zealand in 2021

Date	Observances	Category
Sunday Feb 14	Valentines Day	Culture
Sunday Apr 04	Daylight Savings End 🕘	General
Saturday May 01 - Monday May 31	New Zealand Music Month	Music
Friday May 07	Sauvignon Blanc Day	Alcohol
Sunday May 09	Mother’s Day	Family
Friday Jul 02	Matariki	Culture
Sunday Sep 05	Father's Day	Family
Monday Sep 13 - Sunday Sep 19	Māori Language Week	Diversity
Sunday Sep 26	Daylight Savings Begins 🕑	General
Saturday Dec 04	Crate Day	Alcohol

Public Holidays in New Zealand for 2021 Public Holidays in New Zealand