Waitangi Day in New Zealand - 2023
06 Feb 2023, Monday
On February 6 every year, New Zealanders celebrate Waitangi Day, a national holiday to commemorate the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand’s founding document.
How many days ago was Waitangi Day 2023? [Countup]
How many months ago was Waitangi Day 2023?
14 Months, 13 Days
How many weeks ago was Waitangi Day 2023?
62 Weeks, 4 Days
How many days ago was Waitangi Day 2023?
438 Days
How many hours ago was Waitangi Day 2023?
10,512 Hours
How many minutes ago was Waitangi Day 2023?
630,720 Minutes
When was Waitangi Day in New Zealand 2023?
06 February 2023, Monday
About: Waitangi Day
Waitangi Day, the national day of New Zealand, marks the anniversary of the initial signing—on 6 February 1840—of the Treaty of Waitangi. The Treaty of Waitangi was an agreement towards British sovereignty by representatives of the Crown and indigenous Māori chiefs, and so is regarded by many as the founding document of the nation. Waitangi Day was first celebrated in 1934, and it was made a national public holiday in 1974. The anniversary is marked annually on 6 February, and a public holiday is observed on the day, or if the date falls on a Saturday or Sunday then the following Monday is observed. Ceremonies take place at Waitangi and elsewhere to commemorate the signing of the treaty. A variety of events are held, including parties, Māori hui, reflections on New Zealand history, official awards and citizenship ceremonies. The commemoration has also been the focus of protest by Māori activists, and is occasionally the focus of controversy.
| Observed by | New Zealanders |
|---|---|
| Significance | Commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, regarded as the nation's founding document |
| Observances | Hui (including at Te Tii marae), Family gatherings, Citizenship ceremonies |
| Date | 6 February |
| date | 6 February |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First time | 1934 |
| Wikidata description | national day of New Zealand |
| Wikidata id | Q1851080 |
| Wikidata label | Waitangi Day |
| Wikidata aliases | Array |
Waitangi Day (2023) in other countries.
| S.no. | Country | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | 06 Feb, Monday | Waitangi Day | National holiday |