Taranaki Anniversary Day: 2026 and 2027 dates
Taranaki Anniversary Day, sometimes called Taranaki Day, commemorates the founding of the Taranaki Province. It is observed on the second Monday of March.
2026
9 March 2026
2027
8 March 2027
Rule: Second Monday of March.
2026 public holidays in Taranaki
All 11 nationwide public holidays plus Taranaki 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 |
| Taranaki Anniversary Day regional | 9 March 2026 | Monday |
Regional anniversary day rule: Second Monday of March.
2027 public holidays in Taranaki
All 11 nationwide public holidays plus Taranaki 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 |
| Taranaki Anniversary Day regional | 8 March 2027 | Monday |
Regional anniversary day rule: Second Monday of March.
Frequently asked questions
When is Taranaki Anniversary Day 2026?
Taranaki Anniversary Day 2026 is observed on 9 March 2026. The statutory rule is: second monday of march.
When is Taranaki Anniversary Day 2027?
Taranaki Anniversary Day 2027 is observed on 8 March 2027.
Who observes Taranaki Anniversary Day?
Workers in the Taranaki region observe Taranaki 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 Taranaki 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 Taranaki get 12 paid public holidays a year in total.