Waitangi Day in New Zealand - 2024

06 Feb 2024, Tuesday

On February 6 every year, New Zealanders celebrate Waitangi Day, a national holiday to commemorate the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand’s founding document.

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How many months ago was Waitangi Day 2024?

2 Months, 24 Days


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12 Weeks



How many days ago was Waitangi Day 2024?

84 Days


How many hours ago was Waitangi Day 2024?

2,016 Hours


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120,960 Minutes


When was Waitangi Day in New Zealand 2024?

06 February 2024, Tuesday

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 byNew Zealanders
SignificanceCommemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, regarded as the nation's founding document
ObservancesHui (including at Te Tii marae), Family gatherings, Citizenship ceremonies
Date6 February
date6 February
FrequencyAnnual
First time1934
Wikidata descriptionnational day of New Zealand
Wikidata idQ1851080
Wikidata labelWaitangi Day
Wikidata aliasesArray

Waitangi Day (2024) in other countries.

S.no.CountryDateHolidayType
1New Zealand06 Feb, TuesdayWaitangi DayNational holiday