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Dry July (New Zealand)

A July challenge to go alcohol free for the month while raising money for people in New Zealand affected by cancer.

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Last checked20 October 2026
First held2012

About the day

Dry July in New Zealand is run by the Dry July NZ Trust and has been held since 2012, after starting in Australia in 2008. Funds go to cancer support groups including Look Good Feel Better and the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The trust reports more than 11 million dollars raised.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
20271 to 31 July 2027New ZealandSet by a fixed rule
20281 to 31 July 2028New ZealandSet by a fixed rule
20291 to 31 July 2029New ZealandSet by a fixed rule

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