Matariki public holiday (Te Rā Aro ki a Matariki)
New Zealand public holiday marking the Māori new year with the rising of the Matariki star cluster; Friday 25 June in 2027.
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Last checked20 October 2026
First held2022
About the day
Matariki became a public holiday in 2022 under Te Kāhui o Matariki Public Holiday Act 2022. Its dates are set in law up to 2052 on the advice of the Matariki Advisory Group, and always fall on a Friday in June or July. It is a time to remember the dead, celebrate the present and plan for the year ahead.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday 25 June 2027 | New Zealand | Confirmed by the organiser |
| 2028 | Friday 14 July 2028 | New Zealand | Confirmed by the organiser |
| 2029 | Friday 6 July 2029 | New Zealand | Confirmed by the organiser |
Where this information comes from
- Te Papa: dates for the Matariki public holiday
- MBIE: Matariki dates 2022 to 2052
- Employment New Zealand: public holidays and anniversary dates
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