National Holiday Profile

Waitangi Day

Name: New Year's Day
Start: 2026-01-01
Location: New Zealand

Waitangi Day in New Zealand public holidays, with NZ holidays 2026 date, mondayisation rules, and what businesses close.

2026 Date

6 February 2026

6 February 2027 (observed 8 February 2027)

Waitangi Day commemorates the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi on 6 February 1840, a foundational document of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Commemorations include civic ceremonies, cultural performances, community events, and historical discussions about the Treaty.

Since 2014, Waitangi Day is mondayised when it falls on a weekend for workers who do not usually work those days.

Government offices, schools, and many businesses close. Some retail and hospitality outlets remain open depending on local demand.