Canterbury, NZ Public Holidays 2027

Public holidays in Canterbury, with the official days off.

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Checked against the official list. We compared every date with Employment New Zealand: Public holidays and anniversary dates.
7public holidays
12fall on a weekday
11long weekends (Mon or Fri)
249working days in 2027

Public holidays in 2027

New Year's Day
Jan 1Friday
In 68 daysCountdown
Day after New Year's Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Jan 4Monday
In 71 days
Waitangi Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Feb 8Monday
In 106 daysCountdown
Good Friday
Mar 26Friday
In 152 daysCountdown
Easter Monday
Mar 29Monday
In 155 days
Anzac Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Apr 26Monday
In 183 daysCountdown
King's Birthday
Jun 7Monday
In 225 days
Matariki
Jun 25Friday
In 243 daysCountdown
Labour Day
Oct 25Monday
In 365 days
Canterbury Anniversary Day (Show Day)
Nov 12Friday
In 383 days
Christmas Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Dec 27Monday
In 428 daysCountdown
Boxing Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Dec 28Tuesday
In 429 daysCountdown

Working days in 2027

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January21219
February20119
March23221
April22121
May21021
June22220
July22022
August22022
September22022
October21120
November22121
December23221
Total26112249

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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Other regions in New Zealand

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Frequently asked questions

What is the next public holiday?
New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.
How many public holidays are there in Canterbury in 2027?
There are 7 public holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, King's Birthday, Matariki, Labour Day, Canterbury Anniversary Day (Show Day). 12 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2027.
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 2027?
249 working days: 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 12 public holidays that fall on a weekday.