South Canterbury Anniversary Day 2026 in New Zealand
South Canterbury Anniversary Day 2026 in New Zealand is on
Monday, September 28, 2026
35 days ago
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About South Canterbury Anniversary Day 2026
South Canterbury Anniversary Day 2026 falls on Monday, September 28. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, September 26.
South Canterbury Anniversary Day is a regional public holiday around Timaru, taken on the fourth Monday in September. It is the last surviving observance of Dominion Day, the date New Zealand stopped being a British colony in 1907.
South Canterbury Anniversary Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 28, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | September 27, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after South Canterbury Anniversary Day 2026
- Oct 26, 2026 Labour Day 2026 (Monday)
- 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)
Other holidays in September 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6 | Sun | Father's Day | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, September 28, 2026
- Date rule
- Fourth Monday in September
- Legal status
- Regional public holiday in New Zealand
- Where it applies
- South Canterbury: the Timaru, Mackenzie and Waimate districts
- Commemorates
- Dominion Day, September 26, 1907, when New Zealand changed from a colony to a dominion
- Also known as
- Dominion Day, the only place in New Zealand where the date is still observed
Frequently asked questions
What day is South Canterbury Anniversary Day in 2026?
South Canterbury Anniversary Day 2026 is on Monday, September 28, 2026.
Is South Canterbury Anniversary Day a day off in 2026?
South 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 South Canterbury Anniversary Day 2026?
South Canterbury Anniversary Day 2026 was 35 days ago, on September 28, 2026.