What's open on Wellington Anniversary Day 2027?
Monday, 25 January 2027 · Wellington only
Stores and services
No store or service has a sourced answer for Wellington Anniversary Day 2027 yet.
About Wellington Anniversary Day 2027
Wellington Anniversary Day is the regional anniversary day for the Wellington province. In 2027 it's observed on Monday, 25 January. The anniversary itself is 22 January. Observed on the Monday nearest 22 January.
Employment New Zealand notes that provincial anniversary days follow the old 19th-century provinces rather than today's council boundaries, and suggests checking with your local council for the most reliable date. No law makes shops close on an anniversary day, so each store sets its own hours.
NZ Post lists Wellington Anniversary Day among the regional days that can affect delivery times and asks you to allow one to two extra working days for mail.
Sources: Employment New Zealand: Public holidays and anniversary dates (2026 and 2027) · NZ Post: Mailing dates & times (public holidays and regional anniversary dates)
The rules for this day
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Public holiday? | Yes, regional: the Wellington province |
| Shops must close? | No: shops may open |
| Alcohol from off-licences? | Normal licence hours |
Sources
- Employment New Zealand: Public holidays and anniversary dates (2026 and 2027) · checked 16 October 2026
- NZ Post: Mailing dates & times (public holidays and regional anniversary dates) · checked 16 October 2026
Questions
When is Wellington Anniversary Day 2027?
Wellington Anniversary Day 2027 is on Monday, 25 January 2027, in the Wellington province.
Is Wellington Anniversary Day 2027 a public holiday?
Yes, it's a regional public holiday (anniversary day) for the Wellington province, not a national one.
Are shops closed on Wellington Anniversary Day 2027?
No law makes shops close on Wellington Anniversary Day, so each store sets its own hours.
Is there mail on Wellington Anniversary Day 2027?
Wellington Anniversary Day is the regional anniversary day for the Wellington province, observed on Monday, 25 January. NZ Post lists Wellington Anniversary Day among the regional anniversary days that can affect delivery times, and asks you to allow one to two extra working days. It doesn't say whether letterbox delivery stops in the Wellington province. NZ Post hasn't published Wellington Anniversary Day 2027 opening hours that we could verify (checked 16 October 2026). Check your local store before you go.