Canterbury Anniversary Day 2027 in New Zealand
There are 375 days until Canterbury Anniversary Day 2027 in New Zealand — Friday, November 12, 2027.
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About Canterbury Anniversary Day 2027
Canterbury Anniversary Day 2027 falls on Friday, November 12. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, November 14.
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 2027
- Dec 25, 2027 Christmas Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Dec 26, 2027 Boxing Day 2027 (Sunday)
Other holidays in November 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | Mon | Marlborough Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
| Nov 29 | Mon | Westland Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
| Nov 29 | Mon | Chatham Islands Anniversary Day | Provincial anniversary day |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Friday, November 12, 2027
- 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 2027?
Canterbury Anniversary Day 2027 is on Friday, November 12, 2027.
Is Canterbury Anniversary Day a day off in 2027?
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 2027?
There are 375 days until Canterbury Anniversary Day 2027 (November 12, 2027) as of today.