2020 | 2021
There are 11 public holidays in the region of Canterbury, New Zealand in 2021. 10 holidays are national holiday, and 1 holiday is the provincial anniversary.
Five public holidays fall on weekends and are observed on the following weekdays.
The following is the list of public holidays in Canterbury, New Zealand in 2021.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day after New Year's Day | Jan 02, 2021 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| New Year's Day | Jan 02, 2021 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Day after New Year's Day Holiday | Jan 04, 2021 | Monday | Observed |
| Waitangi Day | Feb 06, 2021 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Waitangi Day Holiday | Feb 08, 2021 | Monday | Observed |
| Good Friday | Apr 02, 2021 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Easter Monday | Apr 05, 2021 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| ANZAC Day | Apr 25, 2021 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| ANZAC Day Holiday | Apr 26, 2021 | Monday | Observed |
| Queen's Birthday | Jun 07, 2021 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day* | Sep 27, 2021 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Labour Day | Oct 25, 2021 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Canterbury Anniversary Day* | Nov 12, 2021 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2021 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Boxing Day | Dec 26, 2021 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Christmas Day Holiday | Dec 27, 2021 | Monday | Observed |
| Boxing Day Holiday | Dec 28, 2021 | Tuesday | Observed |
* South Canterbury Anniversary Day is observed in southern Canterbury; Canterbury Anniversary Day is observed in northern and middle Canterbury.
Please also check working days in Canterbury, New Zealand in 2021.
