Waitangi Day
How many days until Waitangi Day 2027?
The timer above counts down to Saturday, February 6, 2027 and updates every second in your own timezone. New Zealand's national day marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi on 6 February 1840.
Once the day passes, this page rolls forward on its own — you will see the countdown to Waitangi Day 2028 without anything needing to change.
Waitangi Day 2027 at a glance
| Date | Saturday, February 6, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Day of the week | Saturday |
| Days remaining | 122 |
| Weeks remaining | 17 weeks, 3 days |
| Months remaining | 3 months, 30 days |
| Weekends to go | 18 |
| Fridays to go | 18 |
| Sleeps | 122 |
| Working days (Mon–Fri) | 87 |
| Hours remaining | 2,928 |
| Last time | Friday, February 6, 2026 (243 days ago) |
| Next year | Sunday, February 6, 2028 |
When is Waitangi Day in future years?
Waitangi Day always falls on February 6. Here are the next 6 dates, worked out from the same rule the timer uses.
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitangi Day 2027 | Feb 6, 2027 | Saturday | 122 |
| Waitangi Day 2028 | Feb 6, 2028 | Sunday | 487 |
| Waitangi Day 2029 | Feb 6, 2029 | Tuesday | 853 |
| Waitangi Day 2030 | Feb 6, 2030 | Wednesday | 1,218 |
| Waitangi Day 2031 | Feb 6, 2031 | Thursday | 1,583 |
| Waitangi Day 2032 | Feb 6, 2032 | Friday | 1,948 |
Waitangi Day 2027 questions
What day does Waitangi Day fall on in 2027?
Waitangi Day 2027 falls on a Saturday — Saturday, February 6, 2027.
How many weeks until Waitangi Day?
There are about 17 weeks and 3 days left. The timer above counts it down to the second.
How many hours until Waitangi Day?
Roughly 2,928 hours. Switch the timer above to hours to see the exact figure for your timezone.
How many weekends and Fridays until Waitangi Day?
18 weekends and 18 Fridays, counting from tomorrow up to Waitangi Day itself. That is 87 working days (Monday to Friday).
How many sleeps until Waitangi Day?
122 sleeps — one for every night between now and the morning of Saturday, February 6, 2027.
How long ago was Waitangi Day 2026?
Waitangi Day 2026 was on Friday, February 6, 2026, 243 days ago.
When is Waitangi Day in 2028?
Waitangi Day lands on Sunday, February 6, 2028.
How many months until Waitangi Day?
About 4 months. Months vary in length, so the day counter above is the exact figure.
Is Waitangi Day always on the same date?
Waitangi Day always falls on February 6. The table above lists the next few years so you can plan ahead.
Can I put this countdown on my own website?
Yes. Use the embed button above to copy an iframe you can paste into any page. It works on WordPress, Wix, Shopify and plain HTML.
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