How many days until Waitangi Day 2027?
As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 98 days until Waitangi Day 2027, on Saturday 6 February 2027.
The count above was calculated when this page was published. With JavaScript on, the page recounts live on your own clock.
Key facts
- Date: Saturday 6 February 2027.
- Observed in: New Zealand.
- How the date is set: Waitangi Day is always 6 February.
- Dates last checked: 30 October 2026.
Live countdown to Waitangi Day 2027, on Saturday 6 February 2027. See the days, weeks and weekdays left and the upcoming dates.
Days to go
- 98 days, or 14 weeks
- 70 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between
- It falls on a Saturday
When are the next dates for Waitangi Day?
Waitangi Day 2027 is on Saturday 6 February 2027, and Waitangi Day 2028 is on Sunday 6 February 2028.
| Year | Date | Days left |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday 6 February 2027 | 98 |
| 2028 | Sunday 6 February 2028 | 463 |
| 2029 | Tuesday 6 February 2029 | 829 |
| 2030 | Wednesday 6 February 2030 | 1194 |
| 2031 | Thursday 6 February 2031 | 1559 |
The day off moves to the next Monday when 6 February is a weekend and the employee would not normally work it.
How is the date of Waitangi Day set?
Waitangi Day is always 6 February.
Waitangi Day (Te Rā o Waitangi) marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi between the Crown and Māori chiefs on 6 February 1840. It is New Zealand's national day.
If 6 February falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the holiday moves to the following Monday for employees who would not normally work that day.
Sources
Dates last checked on 30 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many days until Waitangi Day 2027?
- As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 98 days until Waitangi Day 2027, on Saturday 6 February 2027. That is 14 weeks, with 70 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between. The live counter on this page uses your own time zone.
- What date is Waitangi Day 2027?
- Waitangi Day 2027 falls on Saturday 6 February 2027. Waitangi Day is always 6 February.
- When is Waitangi Day in 2028?
- Waitangi Day 2028 falls on Sunday 6 February 2028. The day off moves to the next Monday when 6 February is a weekend and the employee would not normally work it.
- Is Waitangi Day always on the same date?
- Yes. Waitangi Day is always 6 February. Only the day of the week changes from year to year.