Canterbury Anniversary Day 2026 in New Zealand
There are 11 days until Canterbury Anniversary Day 2026 in New Zealand — Friday, November 13, 2026.
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About Canterbury Anniversary Day 2026
Canterbury Anniversary Day 2026 falls on Friday, November 13. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, November 15.
Canterbury Anniversary Day is a regional public holiday for Christchurch and north and mid Canterbury, held on the Friday of New Zealand Cup and Show Week in November. It marks the province's 1850 founding but was moved off its December date to line up with the show.
Canterbury Anniversary Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 13, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | November 12, 2027 | Friday | — |
Holidays after Canterbury Anniversary Day 2026
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Jan 2, 2027 Day after New Year's Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Feb 6, 2027 Waitangi Day 2027 (Saturday)
Other holidays in November 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | Mon | Marlborough Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
| Nov 30 | Mon | Westland Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
| Nov 30 | Mon | Chatham Islands Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Friday, November 13, 2026
- Date rule
- Ten days after the first Tuesday in November, always a Friday
- Legal status
- Regional public holiday in New Zealand
- Where it applies
- Canterbury region including Christchurch and north and mid Canterbury
- Actual anniversary
- December 16, 1850, arrival of the First Four Ships at Lyttelton
- Why it moved
- Shifted to November in the 1950s to fall on Show Day during Cup and Show Week
Frequently asked questions
What day is Canterbury Anniversary Day in 2026?
Canterbury Anniversary Day 2026 is on Friday, November 13, 2026.
Is Canterbury Anniversary Day a day off in 2026?
Canterbury Anniversary Day is a provincial anniversary day in the regions that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Canterbury Anniversary Day 2026?
There are 11 days until Canterbury Anniversary Day 2026 (November 13, 2026) as of today.