Waitangi Day
Details
- Country
New Zealand- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- February 2026
Business Impact
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
Notes
Commemorates the signing of a founding treaty between indigenous people and the Crown, regarded as the nation's founding document.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Waitangi Day a public holiday in New Zealand?
- Yes, Waitangi Day is an official public holiday in New Zealand. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Waitangi Day 2026?
- Waitangi Day 2026 falls on February 6, 2026.