Samoa Language Week
A New Zealand week in late May into early June for the Samoan language, one of the Pacific Language Weeks. In 2026 it ran 31 May to 6 June.
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OrganiserMinistry for Pacific Peoples
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Last checked20 October 2026
First held2007
About the day
The Ministry for Pacific Peoples supports the week with community groups to help keep the Samoan language alive in Aotearoa. It grew out of the Samoan week first held in 2007.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 30 May to 5 June 2027 | New Zealand | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2028 | 28 May to 3 June 2028 | New Zealand | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2029 | 27 May to 2 June 2029 | New Zealand | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
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