South Canterbury, NZ Public Holidays 2023

Public holidays in South Canterbury, with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2023 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change.
11public holidays
12fall on a weekday
9long weekends (Mon or Fri)
248working days in 2023

Public holidays in 2023

Day after New Year's Day
Jan 2Monday
Passed
New Year's Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Jan 3Tuesday
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Waitangi Day
Feb 6Monday
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Good Friday
Apr 7Friday
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Easter Monday
Apr 10Monday
Passed
Anzac Day
Apr 25Tuesday
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King's Birthday
Jun 5Monday
Passed
Matariki
Jul 14Friday
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South Canterbury Anniversary Day
Sep 25Monday
Passed
Labour Day
Oct 23Monday
Passed
Christmas Day
Dec 25Monday
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Boxing Day
Dec 26Tuesday
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Working days in 2023

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January22220
February20119
March23023
April20317
May23023
June22121
July21120
August23023
September21120
October22121
November22022
December21219
Total26012248

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 South Canterbury in 2023?
There are 11 public holidays: Day after New Year's Day, Waitangi Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, King's Birthday, Matariki, South Canterbury Anniversary Day, Labour Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day. 12 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2023.
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 2023?
248 working days: 260 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 12 public holidays that fall on a weekday.