Matariki 2026
Where to be, across Aotearoa

The public holiday is today — Friday 10 July 2026. This year's national theme is Matariki Herenga Waka — the waka that gather us all — and the national hautapu is hosted by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei at Takaparawhau (Bastion Point), streamed live at 6am. Below: 100 ceremonies, light trails, night markets, concerts and whānau days from Te Tai Tokerau to Murihiku, with exact venues, times and costs. Search or filter by region to find your spot.