Join us for the National Commemoration on Saturday 25 April 2026 at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Wellington. The service will be broadcast live by TVNZ 1 and RNZ National. Keyword: Anzac Day National Commemoration 2026 2.46 MB PDF Anzac Day National Commemoration 2026 Road closures and parking restrictions on Anzac Day 2026Tasman Street, Mt Cook (between Tory Street and Rugby Street): Road closed from 3.00am to 2.00pmTory Street, Mt Cook (between Tasman Street and Haining Street): Road closed from 3.00am to 2.00pmRugby Street, Mt Cook (between Tasman Street and Sussex Street): Restricted parking from 3.00am to 2.00pmHaining Street/Frederick St/Martin Square: Detours in place from 3.00am to 2.00pmMartin Square, south side: Restricted parking from 3.00am to 2.00pmAs it is a public holiday, free parking will be available in metered carparks that are not restricted by any road closures.Parking locations and fees (Wellington City Council)Official messagesOrganisers of Anzac Day commemorations may wish to include the official messages from Prime Minister, Rt Hon Christopher Luxon and the Governor-General, Her Excellency The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro. These may be printed in orders of service or read out at commemorations. Please do not republish or broadcast these messages before 25 April 2026.Anzac Day official messagesAbout Anzac DayAnzac Day is held annually on 25 April to remember all New Zealanders killed in war and honour our returned service personnel.Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers – the Anzacs – on the Gallipoli Peninsula (modern day Türkiye) in 1915.Anzac Day has been a public holiday since 1921.Anzac Day (NZ History)