NZ public holiday time and a half calculator
Calculate time-and-a-half (1.5x) public holiday pay and alternative paid holiday (day in lieu) entitlements in New Zealand. Free.
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About this tool
Calculate statutory pay for working on a New Zealand public holiday. Factors in 1.5× hourly pay and alternative holiday entitlement.
How to use it
- 1 Enter your regular hourly pay rate and number of hours worked on the statutory holiday.
- 2 Select whether the public holiday fell on an otherwise working day for you.
- 3 View your time-and-a-half pay, statutory earnings, and alternative holiday entitlement.
Questions
What public holidays exist in New Zealand?
NZ has 11 or 12 public holidays including Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year, Waitangi Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, ANZAC Day, King's Birthday, Matariki, and Labour Day.
How is public holiday pay calculated in New Zealand?
Employees who work on a public holiday must be paid at least time-and-a-half (1.5 times their relevant daily pay or average daily pay) for hours worked.
When do I get an alternative holiday (day in lieu)?
If the public holiday falls on a day you would otherwise have worked, you are entitled to a full paid alternative day off in addition to time-and-a-half.
Is my data uploaded?
No. This tool runs in your browser, so your text and files never reach our server.
Is this tool free?
Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.
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