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Suffrage Day (New Zealand)
Marked each year on 19 September, the anniversary of New Zealand women winning the right to vote in national elections in 1893.
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OrganiserMinistry for Women
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Last checked20 October 2026
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About the day
On 19 September 1893 New Zealand became the first self-governing country in which women could vote in parliamentary elections. The Ministry for Women marks Suffrage Day each year on this date.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday 19 September 2027 | New Zealand | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Tuesday 19 September 2028 | New Zealand | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Wednesday 19 September 2029 | New Zealand | Same date every year |
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