Observances in New Zealand in 2026

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❤️ 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
Find out the dates, history and traditions of New Zealand Music Month
New Zealand Music Month
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Sauvignon Blanc Day
Sauvignon Blanc Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day
Matariki is named after the bright stars of the Pleiades star cluster, which rises in the winter night sky each year.
Matariki

List of Observances in New Zealand in 2026

Date Observances Category
Saturday Valentines Day 💝 Culture
Sunday Daylight Savings End 🕘 General
Saturday Anzac Day Military
Friday Sauvignon Blanc Day 🥂 Alcohol
Friday May 01 - Sunday May 31 New Zealand Music Month Music
Sunday Mother’s Day Family
Friday Matariki Culture
Sunday Father's Day Family
Monday Sep 14 - Sunday Sep 20 Māori Language Week Diversity
Sunday Daylight Savings Begins 🕑 General
Saturday Crate Day Alcohol
Public Holidays in New Zealand for 2026 Public Holidays in New Zealand