South Canterbury Anniversary Day 2027 in New Zealand
There are 329 days until South Canterbury Anniversary Day 2027 in New Zealand — Monday, September 27, 2027.
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About South Canterbury Anniversary Day 2027
South Canterbury Anniversary Day 2027 falls on Monday, September 27. It lands on a Monday, so 2027 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, September 25.
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 2027
- Oct 25, 2027 Labour Day 2027 (Monday)
- Dec 25, 2027 Christmas Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Dec 26, 2027 Boxing Day 2027 (Sunday)
Other holidays in September 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5 | Sun | Father's Day | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Monday, September 27, 2027
- 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 2027?
South Canterbury Anniversary Day 2027 is on Monday, September 27, 2027.
Is South Canterbury Anniversary Day a day off in 2027?
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 2027?
There are 329 days until South Canterbury Anniversary Day 2027 (September 27, 2027) as of today.