What national day is it today in New Zealand?
Today is Tuesday 10 November 2026 in New Zealand. It is Hindu New Year (Annakut), NET Cancer Day, New Zealand Trotting Cup Day and 1 more.
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Days on 10 November in New Zealand
- Hindu New Year (Annakut)
Hindu New Year, the day after Diwali in the Gujarati calendar, is marked with Annakut, a vast offering of food in temples.
- NET Cancer Day
A global day on 10 November that raises awareness of neuroendocrine cancers and the need for earlier diagnosis.
- New Zealand Trotting Cup Day
Harness racing's biggest day in New Zealand, held at Addington Raceway in Christchurch on a Tuesday in November Cup Week; 2026 is on 10 November.
- World Science Day for Peace and Development
World Science Day for Peace and Development on 10 November highlights the role of science in society and in building sustainable futures.
Weeks and events running in New Zealand
- International Week of Science and Peace
The International Week of Science and Peace, held in the week of 11 November, promotes links between science, cooperation and peace.
- World Quality Week
A week in November when organisations recognise the work of quality professionals and the value of quality management.
Months running in New Zealand
- Diabetes Action Month
Diabetes New Zealand's November awareness month, with a new theme each year on spotting, preventing and living with diabetes.
- Movember
A month every November when people grow moustaches or take on challenges to raise money for men's health, including prostate and testicular cancer.
- Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
A month every November that raises awareness of pancreatic cancer symptoms and the need for faster diagnosis.
- Water Safety Month (New Zealand)
Water Safety Month is held every November in New Zealand to prepare people for summer swimming, boating and time at the beach.
Coming up tomorrow, 11 November
- Armistice Day
The anniversary on 11 November of the end of First World War fighting in 1918, marked with a two-minute silence at 11am.
- Singles' Day (11.11)
Singles' Day on 11 November is a major online shopping event, led by Alibaba's 11.11 festival in China.