Matariki

Matariki has already passed this year. It was 264 days ago (Saturday). If you're looking for the next occurrence, it will be on July 10 next year.

Yes, Matariki is an official public holiday in New Zealand. Dates are set by New Zealand's official holiday calendar.

Matariki falls on Saturday, Friday, July 10, 2026. Date: Friday, July 10, 2026 Year: 2027 Weekday: Saturday Month: July Country: New Zealand

Here are the upcoming dates for Matariki in New Zealand: • 2026: July 10 (Friday) • 2027: June 25 (Friday) • 2028: July 14 (Friday) • 2029: July 6 (Friday) • 2030: June 21 (Friday) Please note that holiday dates can occasionally be officially adjusted. Always check New Zealand's official holiday calendar for the most up-to-date information.

Matariki is not currently observed as a substitute day in New Zealand for 2027. It falls on its regular calendar date: Friday, July 10, 2026 (Saturday). Substitute days are typically only used when a holiday's original date falls on a weekend or conflicts with another holiday.

The countdown shows the number of calendar days between today and Matariki. How it works: 1. We use the official holiday date: 2027-07-10 2. We compare it against today's date 3. The difference (in full calendar days) is shown as the countdown Important details: • The countdown uses calendar days, not exact hours/minutes • It refreshes automatically once every hour while you have the page open • If Matariki has already passed this year, the page shows how many days ago it was • If today is the holiday, you'll see a special "Today is the day!" message 🎉

Matariki for 2027 has already passed. Schools and businesses in New Zealand were typically closed on that day. For the next occurrence, the same closure rules usually apply — but always check local announcements since opening hours can vary by region.

You can use the Share button on this page to send the countdown link to friends, family, or colleagues. Recommended ways to share: • Share button — uses your device's native share menu (WhatsApp, Messages, Email, etc.) • Copy Date button — copies the holiday name and date to your clipboard To set a reminder: 1. Open your phone or computer calendar 2. Create a new event on Friday, July 10, 2026 3. Set a reminder for 1 week and 1 day before This way you'll never miss Matariki again! 🎉

You may occasionally see a different date for Matariki on other websites. Here's why: Common reasons: 1. Regional variations — Some holidays are observed differently in different states or provinces within New Zealand 2. Substitute days — If the original date fell on a weekend, a substitute day may be used 3. Calendar versions — Different holiday libraries update at different times 4. Religious vs. civil — Some holidays have both a religious date and an official civil observance date For Matariki in New Zealand: we use the official date Friday, July 10, 2026 for 2027. Best practice: Always verify with New Zealand's official government holiday calendar for critical scheduling.

Holiday: Matariki Country: New Zealand Date: Friday, July 10, 2026 Weekday: Saturday Year: 2027 Status: 264 days ago Type: Public holiday Next year: July 14 Upcoming years tracked: 4