Regional countdowns
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 2028
Public holidays in Canterbury include national dates such as Good Friday and Easter Monday, along with region-specific holidays such as New Year's Day (observed) and Day after New Year's Day (observed).
HolidayDate
New Year's Day (observed)Monday, 3 January
Day after New Year's Day (observed)Tuesday, 4 January
Canterbury Anniversary DayFriday, 17 November
Waitangi Day (observed)Monday, 7 February
Good FridayFriday, 14 April
Easter MondayMonday, 17 April
ANZAC DayTuesday, 25 April
King's BirthdayMonday, 5 June
MatarikiFriday, 14 July
Labour DayMonday, 23 October
Christmas DayMonday, 25 December
Boxing DayTuesday, 26 December
School term dates in Canterbury 2028
These school dates are provided as a region-wide reference for Canterbury in 2028.
School term dates for Canterbury will be added here.