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October 2026

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  1. Thursday 1 October 2026

    • World of WearableArt Awards Show

      Religious and cultural17 September to 4 October 2026

      Wellington's wearable art competition and stage show, held over about three weeks each September and October; the 2027 season runs 16 September to 3 October.

    • Tuvalu Language Week

      Religious and cultural27 September to 3 October 2026

      A New Zealand week in late September for the Tuvaluan language, one of the Pacific Language Weeks. In 2026 it ran 27 September to 3 October.

  2. Sunday 4 October 2026

    • Fijian Language Week

      Religious and cultural4 to 10 October 2026

      A New Zealand week in early October for the Fijian language, one of the Pacific Language Weeks. In 2026 it ran 4 to 10 October.

  3. Monday 5 October 2026

  4. Saturday 10 October 2026

    • Aotearoa New Zealand Bookshop Day

      Awareness

      Aotearoa New Zealand Bookshop Day is a Saturday in October when bookshops around the country hold events celebrating local bookselling.

  5. Monday 12 October 2026

    • Mental Health Awareness Week (New Zealand)

      Awareness12 to 18 October 2026

      A national week run by the Mental Health Foundation to encourage New Zealanders to look after their mental wellbeing, held 12 to 18 October in 2026.

    • Save the Kiwi Week

      Awareness12 to 18 October 2026

      Save the Kiwi Week is a national awareness week each October that puts the spotlight on protecting New Zealand's kiwi.

  6. Friday 16 October 2026

    • Pink Ribbon Street Appeal

      Awareness16 to 17 October 2026

      A two day national street collection in October by Breast Cancer Foundation NZ, with volunteers selling pink ribbons to fund breast cancer work.

  7. Sunday 18 October 2026

    • Niue Language Week

      Religious and cultural18 to 24 October 2026

      A New Zealand week in mid October for the Niuean language, one of the Pacific Language Weeks. In 2026 it ran 18 to 24 October.

  8. Monday 19 October 2026

    • Safer Boating Week

      Awareness19 to 25 October 2026

      Safer Boating Week runs in late October in New Zealand, reminding boaties to prepare, check and know the conditions before summer.

  9. Wednesday 21 October 2026

    • New Zealand ShakeOut

      Awareness

      New Zealand ShakeOut is a national earthquake and tsunami drill where people practise Drop, Cover and Hold. The 2026 drill is Wednesday 21 October at 1.30pm.

  10. Friday 23 October 2026

    • Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day

      Public holidays

      Regional public holiday for Hawke's Bay, with a historic date of 1 November, observed on the Friday before Labour Day; Friday 22 October in 2027.

  11. Sunday 25 October 2026

    • Tokelau Language Week

      Religious and cultural25 to 31 October 2026

      A New Zealand week in late October for the Tokelauan language, one of the Pacific Language Weeks. In 2026 it runs 25 to 31 October.

  12. Monday 26 October 2026

    • Labour Day (New Zealand)

      Public holidays

      New Zealand public holiday on the fourth Monday in October, marking the campaign for an eight hour working day.

  13. Wednesday 28 October 2026

  14. Saturday 31 October 2026

    • Auckland Diwali Festival

      Religious and cultural31 October to 1 November 2026

      A free weekend festival in central Auckland marking Diwali with Indian food, dance and music; the 2026 event is on 31 October and 1 November.