Anzac Day

View Anzac Day in New Zealand, including upcoming dates, public holiday status, and related observances.

Facts

Date
April 26, 2027
Country
New Zealand
Category
COUNTRY_PUBLIC
Type
public, national

What is Anzac Day?

In New Zealand, Anzac Day commemorates ANZAC soldiers who fought and died in wars and conflicts. It is observed on April 25th every year. April 25th, 2026, marks Anzac Day in New Zealand.

Anzac Day is a national public holiday in New Zealand. It is indeed a public holiday. Public services and government offices are closed on Anzac Day in New Zealand.

Why it matters

Anzac Day serves as a reminder of New Zealand's role in international conflicts and its contributions to peacekeeping efforts. It honors ANZAC soldiers and their families. This observance plays a significant role in New Zealand's cultural and historical landscape.

How to observe

New Zealanders attend an Anzac Day service or dawn parade to commemorate ANZAC soldiers. War memorial museums also attract visitors on Anzac Day.

A minute of silence is observed at 11 am nationwide, in memory of the fallen soldiers.

People come together to pay their respects to the ANZAC soldiers and their families.

Dates

YearDateLink
20252025-04-25View 2025 holidays
20262026-04-27View 2026 holidays
20272027-04-26View 2027 holidays
20282028-04-25View 2028 holidays

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