Mother's Day
Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Many New Zealanders observe Father’s Day on the first Sunday of September. It is a day for people to show their appreciation for fathers and father figures like stepfathers, fathers-in-law, guardians, foster parents, and family friends.
Is Father's Day a Public Holiday?
Father's Day is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, September 5, 2021 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in New Zealand.
Father's Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting.
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About Father's Day
Read more about Father's Day.Father's Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sun | Sep 4 | Father's Day | Observance |
| 2017 | Sun | Sep 3 | Father's Day | Observance |
| 2018 | Sun | Sep 2 | Father's Day | Observance |
| 2019 | Sun | Sep 1 | Father's Day | Observance |
| 2020 | Sun | Sep 6 | Father's Day | Observance |
| 2021 | Sun | Sep 5 | Father's Day | Observance |
| 2022 | Sun | Sep 4 | Father's Day | Observance |
| 2023 | Sun | Sep 3 | Father's Day | Observance |
| 2024 | Sun | Sep 1 | Father's Day | Observance |
| 2025 | Sun | Sep 7 | Father's Day | Observance |
| 2026 | Sun | Sep 6 | Father's Day | Observance |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
