Civil Rights Day is a holiday rooted in the commemoration of the Civil Rights Movement and the struggle for racial equality and justice in the United States. While the day is closely associated with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it has its unique history in some states, emphasizing the broader scope of civil rights advocacy beyond the contributions of any single leader.

Wellington Anniversary Day commemorates the January 22, 1840 arrival of the ship Aurora and the beginning of European settlement in Wellington. Today, it as a regional holiday, used mainly for summer leisure and regional pride.