Waitangi Day 2026

3 days agoevery year on 6 february, the country recognises waitangi day, new zealand's national day to mark the first signing of te tiriti o waitangi in 1840. Waitangi day falls on a friday this year,. 2 days agoexplore a waitangi day overview and find events for 2026 by voyce – whakarongo mai, in aotearoa new zealand.

Jan 12, 2026waitangi day is observed annually on february 6. In 2026, this date falls on a friday. Because the holiday falls on a weekday, it will be observed on the day itself.

3 days agowelcome to 1news’ live updates – we’re covering events in and around waitangi in the lead up to our national day of commemoration on friday 6 february. Dec 30, 2025as we head into 2026, two of the most significant gatherings on the māori and national calendar are approaching: The annual rātana celebrations in late january, and waitangi day.

Each year on february 6, new zealand marks waitangi day, the country’s national day. The date commemorates the signing of te tiriti o waitangi (the treaty of waitangi) in 1840, the founding. Jan 29, 2026waitangi day 2026 falls on friday, february 6, marking new zealand’s national day with a blend of commemoration, celebration, and contention at the treaty grounds and across the country.

2 days agojoin us live as the kiingitanga and iwi from around the country arrive at the treaty grounds for waitangi celebrations. Waitangi day 2026 karakia begins at 5am on friday next week, with the annual dawn service broadcast live on māori tv and tvnz channel one from te whare rūnanga, the elaborately carved wharenui. 6 days agowaitangi day 2026 falls on a friday, unlocking a long weekend for kiwis and is the perfect opportunity to jump in the car with your loved ones and explore!