Children’s Day (Te Rā o ngā Tamariki)
Children's Day in New Zealand falls on the first Sunday of March and celebrates children with family friendly community events.
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OrganiserOranga Tamariki
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked20 October 2026
First held2000
About the day
The idea came from New Zealand's first Children's Commissioner, Dr Ian Hassall, and the first official Children's Day was held in 2000. Its website is supported by Oranga Tamariki.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday 7 March 2027 | New Zealand | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Sunday 5 March 2028 | New Zealand | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | Sunday 4 March 2029 | New Zealand | Set by a fixed rule |
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