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New Zealand
NZ
Weekend
Saturday – Sunday
Total public holidays
23 days
Bank Holiday
0 days
Standard Work Week System
The standard work week is Monday–Friday, with standard daily hours of about 8 (typically 09:00–17:00). Statutory weekly hours are generally capped at 40–48 (subject to local labor law).
Overtime Culture & Compliance
Overtime rules vary by country, typically requiring 1.25–2x overtime pay. Before cross-border collaboration, confirm local labor law overtime caps and compensation to assess supplier compliance risk.
Working Days & Holidays by Year
241d
239d
239d
240d
2024
21h
2025
22h
2026
22h
2027
21h
Public Holidays in New Zealand (2026)
New Year's Day
2026-01-01
Public Holiday
Day after New Year's Day
2026-01-02
Public Holiday
Wellington Anniversary Day
2026-01-19
Public Holiday
Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Auckland Anniversary Day
2026-01-26
Public Holiday
Nelson Anniversary Day
2026-02-02
Public Holiday
Waitangi Day
2026-02-06
Public Holiday
Taranaki Anniversary Day
2026-03-09
Public Holiday
Otago Anniversary Day
2026-03-23
Public Holiday
Good Friday
2026-04-03
Public Holiday
Easter Monday
2026-04-06
Public Holiday
Southland Anniversary Day
2026-04-07
Public Holiday
Anzac Day
2026-04-27
Public Holiday
King's Birthday
2026-06-01
Public Holiday
Matariki
2026-07-10
Public Holiday
Dominion Day
Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day
2026-09-28
Public Holiday
Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
2026-10-23
Public Holiday
Labour Day
2026-10-26
Public Holiday
Marlborough Anniversary Day
2026-11-02
Public Holiday
Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Canterbury Anniversary Day
2026-11-13
Public Holiday
Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
2026-11-30
Public Holiday
Westland Anniversary Day
2026-11-30
Public Holiday
Christmas Day
2026-12-25
Public Holiday
Boxing Day
2026-12-28
Public Holiday