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NZ Holiday Pay / Annual Leave Calculator

Calculate New Zealand 8% holiday pay for pay-as-you-go annual holidays or part-year final pay since the last anniversary date.

Regional Rule Context

JurisdictionNew Zealand
CurrencyNZ$ (NZD)
Effective fromApr 18, 2026
Version1.0
Last reviewedApr 18, 2026
Next reviewJul 1, 2026
Source: Employment New Zealand holiday pay guidanceView

New Zealand Rates and Rules

Calculates the 8% pay-as-you-go or part-year final-pay annual holiday amount from gross earnings, less holiday pay already paid.

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Gross earnings for the pay period or since the last annual holiday anniversary

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The 8% rule only applies in specific situations, including valid pay-as-you-go arrangements and part-year final pay since the last annual holiday anniversary. Entitled annual holidays after 12 months are paid using separate ordinary weekly pay and average weekly earnings rules.

Disclaimer: This calculator uses publicly available rules effective as of Apr 18, 2026 (version 1.0). Results are for informational purposes only. Always verify with official sources or a qualified professional. Last reviewed: Apr 18, 2026.

Formula

Holiday Pay=Gross Earnings×0.08−Already Paid\text{Holiday Pay} = \text{Gross Earnings} \times 0.08 - \text{Already Paid}

For valid pay-as-you-go arrangements and certain final-pay situations, holiday pay is calculated as 8% of gross earnings, less annual holiday pay already paid.

New Zealand FAQs

What is the NZ 8% holiday pay rule?

In qualifying cases, holiday pay is calculated as at least 8% of gross earnings. This is commonly used for valid pay-as-you-go holiday pay or part-year final pay.

Can every casual employee get 8% holiday pay?

No. The work must genuinely qualify, such as irregular or intermittent work where providing 4 weeks annual holidays is impracticable, or a fixed-term agreement of less than 12 months.

What if the employee has worked for 12 months?

After 12 months, employees become entitled to 4 weeks annual holidays. Payment for entitled leave uses the greater of ordinary weekly pay or average weekly earnings.

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