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October 2048

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  1. Thursday 1 October 2048

    • Tuvalu Language Week

      Religious and cultural27 September to 3 October 2048

      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.

    • Breast Cancer Awareness Month

      Awareness1 to 31 October 2048

      Held every October to raise awareness of breast cancer, encourage regular breast checks and support people affected.

    • Melanoma Awareness Month (New Zealand)

      Awareness1 to 31 October 2048

      Melanoma New Zealand's October campaign encouraging people to check their skin and get spots looked at early.

    • Shocktober

      Awareness1 to 31 October 2048

      Hato Hone St John's October campaign teaching New Zealanders the three steps to help someone in cardiac arrest.

  2. Sunday 4 October 2048

    • Fijian Language Week

      Religious and cultural4 to 10 October 2048

      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 2048

  4. Saturday 10 October 2048

    • 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 2048

    • Mental Health Awareness Week (New Zealand)

      Awareness12 to 18 October 2048

      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 2048

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

  6. Wednesday 14 October 2048

    • Wellington Jazz Festival

      Fun and quirky14 to 18 October 2048

      A five day festival of jazz concerts and club gigs across Wellington each October; the 2026 festival ran from 14 to 18 October.

  7. Friday 16 October 2048

    • Pink Ribbon Street Appeal

      Awareness16 to 17 October 2048

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

  8. Sunday 18 October 2048

    • Niue Language Week

      Religious and cultural18 to 24 October 2048

      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.

  9. Monday 19 October 2048

    • Safer Boating Week

      Awareness19 to 25 October 2048

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

  10. Monday 26 October 2048

    • 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.

  11. Wednesday 28 October 2048