Waitangi Day 2026

6 February 2026

Every year on 6 February, Aotearoa New Zealand marks the signing of The Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. The day was first officially commemorated in 1934, and it has been a public holiday since 1974.

There are many ways you can celebrate Aotearoa New Zealand’s rich cultural heritage on Waitangi day. These include:

• Attend a local ceremony or event
• Trace your whakapapa or family history

Find out more

• TKI Event Resources
• New Zealand History Online – Treaty of Waitangi
• Radio New Zealand – Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Waitangi Day activity book – Te Papa
• Waitangi National Trust – Education resources section
• TKI Instructional Series – Treaty Related