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Vietnam Veterans’ Day (New Zealand)
Annual national commemoration on 18 August, the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, honouring New Zealanders who served in the Vietnam War.
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Last checked20 October 2026
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About the day
More than 3,000 New Zealand military personnel served in Vietnam and 39 New Zealanders died. Manatū Taonga holds the national ceremony at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington, and 2026 marked 60 years since Long Tan.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday 18 August 2027 | New Zealand | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Friday 18 August 2028 | New Zealand | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Saturday 18 August 2029 | New Zealand | Same date every year |
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