Matariki in 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Public Holiday
Yes
National Holiday
No
Type
Public Holiday
Matariki in New Zealand
Matariki marks the Māori New Year with the rising of the Pleiades star cluster; since becoming a public holiday in 2022, New Zealanders celebrate with lantern festivals, community gatherings, and traditional Māori ceremonies.
About Matariki
New Zealand public holiday marking the Māori New Year, celebrated when the Matariki star cluster (Pleiades) rises in late June or July, observed with cultural events, reflection, and connection to ancestors.
Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | June 28 | Friday |
| 2025 | June 20 | Friday |
| 2026 | July 10 | Friday |
| 2027 | June 25 | Friday |
| 2028 | July 14 | Friday |
| 2029 | July 6 | Friday |
| 2030 | June 21 | Friday |