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Canterbury anniversary day 2026–2027
Observed anniversary dates for Canterbury, with national calendar links and notes about local practice.
| Year | Observed anniversary date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Fri, 13 Nov 2026 |
| 2027 | Fri, 12 Nov 2027 |
Northern and central Canterbury generally observe Christchurch Show Day.
Make a local plan
Check that this anniversary date applies to your workplace before adding it to a leave request. A local long weekend may differ from the holiday used by a school, event or business in another area.
For a trip, keep your work holiday and the destination’s opening hours separate. Confirm transport and activity availability directly.
Complete your calendar
National holidays 2026 · National holidays 2027 · School breaks
Choose Canterbury in the leave planner to include the listed anniversary. For local exceptions, use your confirmed workplace date instead.
Dates checked 18 October 2026. Sources: New Zealand Government · Employment New Zealand. How we check dates.