707 days until Matariki.
Friday, July 14, 2028
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, July 14, 2028
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 28
- Day of year
- 196
- Local time zone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Currency
- NZD
Long-weekend planner
Matariki falls on a Friday in 2028, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In New Zealand, Matariki is on July 14, 2028 in 2028.
In 2028, Matariki falls on a Friday.
Yes. Matariki is a public holiday observed nationwide in New Zealand.
There are 707 days until Matariki on July 14, 2028.
Other public holidays in New Zealand 2028
- New Year's DayJan 3
- Day after New Year's DayJan 4
- Wellington Anniversary DayJan 24
- Auckland Anniversary Day (Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day)Jan 31
- Nelson Anniversary DayJan 31
- Waitangi DayFeb 7
- Taranaki Anniversary DayMar 13
- Otago Anniversary DayMar 20
- Good FridayApr 14
- Easter MondayApr 17
- Southland Anniversary DayApr 18
- Anzac DayApr 25
- King's BirthdayJun 5
- Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day (Dominion Day)Sep 25
- Hawke's Bay Anniversary DayOct 20
- Labour DayOct 23
- Marlborough Anniversary DayOct 30
- Canterbury Anniversary Day (Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day)Nov 17
- Chatham Islands Anniversary DayNov 27
- Westland Anniversary DayDec 4
- Christmas DayDec 25
- Boxing DayDec 26
About these dates
The Matariki date for New Zealand 2028 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.