Maori new year; rising of the Pleiades.
Tagged: Indigenous and Traditional
Dates
| Year | Dates | Reckoning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 20, 2025 | Gazetted New Zealand public holiday. | |
| 2026 | July 10, 2026 | Gazetted New Zealand public holiday. |
Recurrence: Maori maramataka; the gazetted New Zealand public holiday is the Friday nearest the Tangaroa phase in Pipiri, set years ahead by the official schedule.
Significance
The Maori new year, marked by the rising of the Matariki star cluster (the Pleiades).
The Traditions
Related Across the Site
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander observance days Calendar Event — Sorry Day and NAIDOC Week; land, history, reconciliation.
- Indigenous Peoples' Day (US) Calendar Event — US counter-observance to Columbus Day.
- International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples Calendar Event — UN observance of Indigenous rights and cultures.