Māori Language Week

About Māori Language Week

Māori Language Week is a government-sponsored initiative intended to encourage New Zealanders to promote the use of the Māori language, which, along with New Zealand Sign Language, is an official language of the country. 

Māori Language Week has been celebrated each year since 1975 and commemorates the presentation of the Māori language petition to parliament on September 14th 1972.

Held each year in September, the week is part of the broader Māori language revival and raises public awareness for Māori language revitalization, learning, and public usage.

Related Observances

14July

Matariki

• Culture
• New Zealand

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

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National Hot Cross Bun Day

• Food
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Hot Cross Bun Day

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National Make Your Bed Day

• Action
• USA

When you are upset - just imagine a T-Rex trying to make a bed.

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Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance

• Patriotic
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance

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National National Boss/Employee Exchange Day

• Business
• USA

A chance to experience and appreciate each other's role.

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