NZ public holiday pay calculator
Calculate NZ public holiday pay at time-and-a-half (1.5×) plus alternative paid holiday (day in lieu) under the Holidays Act.
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About this tool
Calculate public holiday pay in New Zealand under the Holidays Act 2003. Determine time-and-a-half (1.5x) earnings for hours worked on public holidays and check entitlement to an alternative paid holiday (day in lieu).
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
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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