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Is show day a public holiday!
Canterbury Anniversary Day 2025, 2026 and 2027
The “old provincial system” was abolished in 1876, but nonetheless, the “regions” of New Zealand are generally defined by the boundaries of the former provinces.
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And each region gets its own statutory holiday to celebrate its founding.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 Nov | Fri | Canterbury Anniversary Day |
| 2026 | 13 Nov | Fri | Canterbury Anniversary Day |
| 2027 | 12 Nov | Fri | Canterbury Anniversary Day |
| Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. | |||
The central east coastal area of the South Island is the Canterbury Region.
The northern and central portions of Canterbury Region celebrate their founding day on the second Friday following the first Tuesday of November, though it should be noted that the original, actual anniversary date is 16 December.
It is called simply “Canterbury Anniversary Day”.
In the main hub city of the region, Christchurch, “Show Day” is made to coincide with Canterbury Anniversary Day. The show is agricultural and pastoral at its base, but there are many other events
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