Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day

Published on 19 September 2022

On 26 September, there will be a one-off public holiday to mark the death of the Queen.

It will coincide with a state memorial service at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul.

Some of our facilities will be closed, and some will be open but with a change in hours.

• Council Customer Services (HAPAI Service Centre) – closed (after hours contact centre will take calls throughout the day)
• Upper Hutt and Pinehaven Libraries – closed but the digital library is open 24/7, with access to eBooks, magazines, films and lots more.
• H2O Xtream –open from 8.00 am – 7.00 pm, with slides open from 11.00 am (no Learn to Swim or hydro classes)
• Whirinaki Whare Taonga – closed during the day, open for the concert in the evening.

Check out the websites for each of the facilities for more information and contact details, and remember when you’re visiting us, masks are no longer required.

Photo: An excited crowd waving Union Jacks greet Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh in Main Street, Upper Hutt, on 15 January 1954.

Photo credit: Upper Hutt City Library, Heritage Collection