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Public Holiday Pay Calculator
See your time-and-a-half pay for working a public holiday and whether you get an alternative day off.
- Hourly pay and hours worked
- Alternative holiday check
- Based on the Holidays Act 2003
Free New Zealand calculators for workers, families and employers: public holiday pay, time and a half, IRD mileage reimbursement and holiday planning. Easy to use on mobile or desktop.
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Time and a Half Calculator
Work out 1.5x, double time and other penal rates, and check if today is a public holiday.
- 1.25x, 1.5x, 2x, 2.5x rates
- Extra pay vs normal rate
- Live public holiday check
Business & contractors
Mileage Reimbursement Calculator
Calculate reimbursement using the IRD kilometre rate ($1.20/km for petrol vehicles, 2025–26, first 14,000 km).
- Start and end odometer
- Distance and total reimbursement
- Rate editable for your employer
Plan ahead
NZ Public Holidays 2027
All 2027 public holidays with Mondayised dates, regional anniversary days and leave hacks.
- 5 Mondayised holidays
- Four 4-day weekends
- Up to 11 days off for 3 days leave
Leave planning
NZ Holiday Planner
Find the best days to take annual leave around public holidays for the longest breaks.
- Long weekend finder
- Regional anniversary days
- Annual leave optimiser
Travel & remote work
NZ Time Zone Converter
Convert New Zealand time to other time zones, including daylight saving changes.
- NZDT and NZST
- Major world cities
- Meeting planning
Frequently asked questions
Are these NZ calculators free?
Yes. All tools are free to use and work on mobile and desktop. No sign-up is needed.
How much is time and a half on a public holiday?
You must be paid at least 1.5 times your relevant daily or hourly rate for hours worked on a public holiday. If it is an otherwise working day you also get an alternative holiday.
What is the IRD mileage rate for 2025–26?
For petrol vehicles the IRD Tier 1 rate is $1.20 per km for the first 14,000 km of total travel in the year, and the Tier 2 rate is 37 cents per km after that.
Guide only. Calculators are based on New Zealand law (Holidays Act 2003) and IRD published rates. Confirm entitlements with Employment New Zealand, IRD or your payroll provider.