Awareness Cancer
Daffodil Day (New Zealand)
New Zealand's main cancer fundraising and awareness day, held by the Cancer Society on the last Friday in August.
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OrganiserCancer Society of New Zealand
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked20 October 2026
First held1990
About the day
Daffodil Day is run by the Cancer Society of New Zealand, whose street appeal has been held since 1990. Volunteers sell daffodils and collect donations to fund cancer support services, research and prevention work. The wider campaign runs through August.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday 27 August 2027 | New Zealand | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Friday 25 August 2028 | New Zealand | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | Friday 31 August 2029 | New Zealand | Set by a fixed rule |
Where this information comes from
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