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Canterbury
Check public holidays and school term dates in Canterbury, New Zealand. Below is a quick reference for region-wide holiday dates and school calendar periods.
Today in Canterbury is Saturday, 21 March 2026.
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Public holidays in Canterbury 2026
Public holidays in Canterbury include national dates such as New Year's Day and Good Friday, along with region-specific holidays such as Canterbury Anniversary Day.
HolidayDate
New Year's DayThursday, 1 January
Day after New Year's DayFriday, 2 January
Waitangi DayFriday, 6 February
Good FridayFriday, 3 April
Easter MondayMonday, 6 April
ANZAC Day (observed)Monday, 27 April
King's BirthdayMonday, 1 June
MatarikiFriday, 10 July
Labour DayMonday, 26 October
Canterbury Anniversary DayFriday, 13 November
Christmas DayFriday, 25 December
Boxing Day (observed)Monday, 28 December
School term dates in Canterbury 2026
These school dates are provided as a region-wide reference for Canterbury in 2026.
PeriodStartEndNotes
Term 1Between Monday 26 January and Monday 9 FebruaryThursday, 2 AprilOfficial Ministry of Education range. Individual schools choose their start date within the allowed window. Source
Term 4Monday, 12 OctoberNo later than Friday 18 DecemberOfficial Ministry of Education latest end date. Individual schools may finish earlier. Source