Gumboot Friday
A day when New Zealanders wear gumboots and donate to fund free counselling for young people aged 25 and under, held on 6 November in 2026.
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OrganiserI Am Hope
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Last checked20 October 2026
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About the day
Gumboot Friday is run by I Am Hope, the youth mental health charity. Money raised pays for free counselling sessions for children and young people. The charity says it has funded more than 170,000 therapy sessions since 2019.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday 6 November 2026 | New Zealand | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
If you need support now
In the UK, you can call Samaritans free, day or night, on 116 123. In the USA, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Anywhere else, contact your local emergency or health services.
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