New Zealand Sign Language Week
A week in May celebrating New Zealand Sign Language, one of the country's official languages, held 4 to 10 May in 2026.
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OrganiserDeaf Aotearoa
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked20 October 2026
First held2007
About the day
NZSL Week is run by Deaf Aotearoa and has been held since 2007. It encourages people to learn some sign language and to support Deaf people's access to services. The 2026 week marked 20 years since NZSL became an official language in 2006.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3 to 9 May 2027 | New Zealand | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2028 | 1 to 7 May 2028 | New Zealand | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2029 | 7 to 13 May 2029 | New Zealand | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
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