What national day is it today in New Zealand?

Today is Tuesday 10 November 2026 in New Zealand. It is Hindu New Year (Annakut), NET Cancer Day, New Zealand Trotting Cup Day and 1 more.

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Days on 10 November in New Zealand

  • Hindu New Year (Annakut)

    Religious and culturalUK, Worldwide

    Hindu New Year, the day after Diwali in the Gujarati calendar, is marked with Annakut, a vast offering of food in temples.

  • NET Cancer Day

    AwarenessUK, USA, Worldwide

    A global day on 10 November that raises awareness of neuroendocrine cancers and the need for earlier diagnosis.

  • New Zealand Trotting Cup Day

    Sports and eventsNew Zealand

    Harness racing's biggest day in New Zealand, held at Addington Raceway in Christchurch on a Tuesday in November Cup Week; 2026 is on 10 November.

  • World Science Day for Peace and Development

    AwarenessUK, USA, Worldwide

    World Science Day for Peace and Development on 10 November highlights the role of science in society and in building sustainable futures.

Weeks and events running in New Zealand

  • International Week of Science and Peace

    AwarenessUK, USA, Worldwide9 to 15 November 2026

    The International Week of Science and Peace, held in the week of 11 November, promotes links between science, cooperation and peace.

  • World Quality Week

    AwarenessUK, Worldwide9 to 13 November 2026

    A week in November when organisations recognise the work of quality professionals and the value of quality management.

Months running in New Zealand

  • Diabetes Action Month

    AwarenessNew Zealand1 to 30 November 2026

    Diabetes New Zealand's November awareness month, with a new theme each year on spotting, preventing and living with diabetes.

  • Movember

    AwarenessUK, USA, Worldwide, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand1 to 30 November 2026

    A month every November when people grow moustaches or take on challenges to raise money for men's health, including prostate and testicular cancer.

  • Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

    AwarenessUK, USA, Worldwide, Canada1 to 30 November 2026

    A month every November that raises awareness of pancreatic cancer symptoms and the need for faster diagnosis.

  • Water Safety Month (New Zealand)

    AwarenessNew Zealand1 to 30 November 2026

    Water Safety Month is held every November in New Zealand to prepare people for summer swimming, boating and time at the beach.

Coming up tomorrow, 11 November

  • Armistice Day

    Religious and culturalUK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand

    The anniversary on 11 November of the end of First World War fighting in 1918, marked with a two-minute silence at 11am.

  • Singles' Day (11.11)

    Commercial and retailWorldwide, UAE and Gulf

    Singles' Day on 11 November is a major online shopping event, led by Alibaba's 11.11 festival in China.

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