Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day: 2026 and 2027 dates
Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day commemorates the establishment of Hawke's Bay as a separate province in 1858. It is observed on the Friday before Labour Day.
2026
23 October 2026
2027
22 October 2027
Rule: Friday before Labour Day.
2026 public holidays in Hawke's Bay
All 11 nationwide public holidays plus Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 January 2026 | Thursday |
| Day after New Year's Day | 2 January 2026 | Friday |
| Waitangi Day | 6 February 2026 | Friday |
| Good Friday | 3 April 2026 | Friday |
| Easter Monday | 6 April 2026 | Monday |
| Anzac Day mondayised | 27 April 2026 | Monday |
| King's Birthday | 1 June 2026 | Monday |
| Matariki | 10 July 2026 | Friday |
| Labour Day | 26 October 2026 | Monday |
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2026 | Friday |
| Boxing Day mondayised | 28 December 2026 | Monday |
| Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day regional | 23 October 2026 | Friday |
Regional anniversary day rule: Friday before Labour Day.
2027 public holidays in Hawke's Bay
All 11 nationwide public holidays plus Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 January 2027 | Friday |
| Day after New Year's Day mondayised | 4 January 2027 | Monday |
| Waitangi Day mondayised | 8 February 2027 | Monday |
| Good Friday | 26 March 2027 | Friday |
| Easter Monday | 29 March 2027 | Monday |
| Anzac Day mondayised | 26 April 2027 | Monday |
| King's Birthday | 7 June 2027 | Monday |
| Matariki | 25 June 2027 | Friday |
| Labour Day | 25 October 2027 | Monday |
| Christmas Day mondayised | 27 December 2027 | Monday |
| Boxing Day mondayised | 28 December 2027 | Tuesday |
| Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day regional | 22 October 2027 | Friday |
Regional anniversary day rule: Friday before Labour Day.
Frequently asked questions
When is Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day 2026?
Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day 2026 is observed on 23 October 2026. The statutory rule is: friday before labour day.
When is Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day 2027?
Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day 2027 is observed on 22 October 2027.
Who observes Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day?
Workers in the Hawke's Bay region observe Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day. The day is set under the Holidays Act 2003 s.44 and traces back to the original 19th-century New Zealand provinces.
Is Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day a public holiday under the Holidays Act?
Yes. Provincial anniversary days are listed as public holidays under section 44 of the Holidays Act 2003. They are observed on top of the 11 nationwide public holidays, so most workers in Hawke's Bay get 12 paid public holidays a year in total.