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Auckland Anniversary Day
Regional public holiday for Auckland, with a historic date of 29 January, observed on the Monday nearest 29 January; Monday 1 February in 2027.
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OrganiserEmployment New Zealand (MBIE)
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked20 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
Auckland's anniversary date of 29 January recalls William Hobson's arrival in the Bay of Islands in 1840. It is also the holiday for Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne. Provincial anniversary days are regional public holidays, and the observed day is set by local councils based on local custom, so it often differs from the historic date.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 1 February 2027 | New Zealand | Confirmed by the organiser |
Where this information comes from
- Employment New Zealand: public holidays and anniversary dates
- govt.nz: dates for public holidays and anniversary days
- Te Ara: public holidays
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