Regional countdowns
Canterbury
Check public holidays and school term dates in Canterbury, New Zealand. Below is a quick reference for region-wide holiday dates and school calendar periods.
Today in Canterbury is Saturday, 21 March 2026.
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Public holidays in Canterbury 2027
Public holidays in Canterbury include national dates such as New Year's Day and Good Friday, along with region-specific holidays such as Day after New Year's Day (observed) and Canterbury Anniversary Day.
HolidayDate
New Year's DayFriday, 1 January
Day after New Year's Day (observed)Monday, 4 January
Canterbury Anniversary DayFriday, 12 November
Waitangi Day (observed)Monday, 8 February
Good FridayFriday, 26 March
Easter MondayMonday, 29 March
ANZAC Day (observed)Monday, 26 April
King's BirthdayMonday, 7 June
MatarikiFriday, 25 June
Labour DayMonday, 25 October
Christmas Day (observed)Monday, 27 December
Boxing Day (observed)Tuesday, 28 December
School term dates in Canterbury 2027
These school dates are provided as a region-wide reference for Canterbury in 2027.
School term dates for Canterbury will be added here.