Matariki 2026 - Maori New Year
Matariki in 2026 (Maori New Year) will be celebrated on Friday 10th July 2026
Matariki is a special occasion in the New Zealand calendar which marks the start of the Maori New Year.
Matariki takes place in mid-winter from late May to early July. The dates vary according to tribes and geography.
In 2026, the Matariki public holiday in New Zealand will be on July 10th. It is a Friday and marks the Maori New Year, a time for reflection, remembrance, and celebration. Matariki is observed based on the Tangaroa lunar period, which influences the exact date each year.
Why the date varies
Lunar Calendar: Matariki is tied to the Maori lunar calendar and the rising of the Matariki star cluster (also known as the Pleiades).
Tangaroa: The public holiday is aligned with the Tangaroa lunar period, which is the last quarter of the lunar month.
Friday Alignment: The holiday is always on a Friday, closest to the Tangaroa period.
Matariki is a time for
Remembrance: Honoring those who have passed away since the last rising of Matariki.
Celebration: Gathering with whanau (family) and friends to enjoy food, music, and festivities.
Aspiration: Looking ahead to the new year with hope and setting goals for the future.
Passage of Legislation: Public Holiday
In April 2022, Matariki Public Holiday Act 2022 came into effect. A dual language Act (an Act that is published in both Te Reo Maori and English).
❊ When ❊
Date: Friday 10th July 2026
❊ More Information ❊
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www.newzealand.com
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➼ Public Holiday: Labour Day 2025
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