Canterbury, NZ Public Holidays 2020

Public holidays in Canterbury, with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2020 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change.
9public holidays
11fall on a weekday
8long weekends (Mon or Fri)
251working days in 2020

Public holidays in 2020

New Year's Day
Jan 1Wednesday
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Day after New Year's Day
Jan 2Thursday
Passed
Waitangi Day
Feb 6Thursday
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Good Friday
Apr 10Friday
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Easter Monday
Apr 13Monday
Passed
Anzac Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Apr 27Monday
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King's Birthday
Jun 1Monday
Passed
Labour Day
Oct 26Monday
Passed
Canterbury Anniversary Day (Show Day)
Nov 13Friday
Passed
Christmas Day
Dec 25Friday
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Boxing Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Dec 28Monday
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Working days in 2020

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January23221
February20119
March22022
April22319
May21021
June22121
July23023
August21021
September22022
October22121
November21120
December23221
Total26211251

Where these dates come from

Official source: Employment New Zealand: Public holidays and anniversary dates

Weekend rule: Public holidays are "Mondayised": when one falls on a weekend and you would not normally work that day, it moves to the next working day. The dates shown are those weekdays.

National public holidays are "Mondayised": when one falls on a weekend, it moves to the next working day. Pick your region to add its anniversary day.

Last checked: October 23, 2026 (official lists for 2026 and 2027)

Employers can give extra days off, and some workers are covered by different rules. If a date matters for pay or a legal deadline, confirm it with your employer or the official source.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Canterbury in 2020?
There are 9 public holidays: New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day, Waitangi Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, King's Birthday, Labour Day, Canterbury Anniversary Day (Show Day), Christmas Day. 11 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2020.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
Public holidays are "Mondayised": when one falls on a weekend and you would not normally work that day, it moves to the next working day. The dates shown are those weekdays.
How many working days are there in 2020?
251 working days: 262 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 11 public holidays that fall on a weekday.