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Merchant Navy Day (New Zealand)
Annual national commemoration on 3 September at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park honouring merchant seafarers who served in wartime.
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Last checked20 October 2026
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About the day
Manatū Taonga holds a national Merchant Navy Day ceremony at Pukeahu in Wellington each year, with a commemoration booklet for the 2026 service on 3 September.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday 3 September 2027 | New Zealand | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Sunday 3 September 2028 | New Zealand | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Monday 3 September 2029 | New Zealand | Same date every year |
Where this information comes from
- Manatu016b Taonga: Merchant Navy Day 2026 commemoration booklet
- Manatu016b Taonga: Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
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