Annual Leave Calculator
Leave Planning Guidance for South canterbury
Planning your annual leave accurately ensures you maximize your time off while remaining compliant with NZ employment law.
Leave Optimization Scenarios
Summer Break Maximizer
Combine Waitangi Day with the weekend to get 4 days off using only 1 day of leave.
Easter Optimization
Take leave from Good Friday to Easter Monday to get 10 consecutive days off for just 4 days of leave.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days of annual leave am I entitled to in NZ?
Under the Holidays Act 2003, all employees are entitled to a minimum of 4 weeks of paid annual leave per year after 12 months of continuous employment.
Do public holidays count as annual leave?
No. If a public holiday falls on a day you would otherwise work during your leave period, it is treated as a paid public holiday, not a day of annual leave.
What is Mondayisation in New Zealand?
Mondayisation occurs when a public holiday falls on a weekend. The holiday is moved to the following Monday (or Tuesday) so employees still get a paid day off.