Christchurch Show Day is observed annually on the second Friday after the first Tuesday in November in Christchurch, New Zealand. This day celebrates Canterbury's independence and features the New Zealand Agricultural Show, which is the largest agricultural and pastoral show in the country. The origins of the celebration date back to the arrival of the first English settlers, known as the Canterbury Pilgrims, in the 1850s. The show, originally called the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Show, has been celebrated since 1862 and was rebranded as Show Day to provide a platform for showcasing agricultural innovations. The Christchurch City Council aligned Canterbury Anniversary Day with Show Day to facilitate community participation, allowing banks and businesses to close for the event. Typical customs include attending the agricultural show, where competitors and exhibitors display their latest advancements in agriculture.