How many working days are there in 2025 in New Zealand?

There are 251 working days in New Zealand in 2025, accounting for all national public holidays. This may vary by region due to regional anniversary holidays.

How does the calculator handle public holidays?

By default (in 'Working Days' mode), our calculator automatically excludes all NZ public holidays. You can also select your region for anniversaries and choose a shutdown period. Alternatively, switch to 'Calendar Days' mode to count all days consecutively, including holidays and weekends.

What is Mondayisation for NZ public holidays?

Mondayisation in New Zealand means if certain public holidays (like Waitangi Day, ANZAC Day, Christmas) fall on a weekend, employees who don't normally work weekends observe the holiday on the following Monday or Tuesday.

Are regional anniversary days the same across NZ?

No, each New Zealand region has its own anniversary day, observed as a public holiday only within that specific region. The dates and determination rules vary.

What are the main summer shutdown periods in NZ?

Key summer shutdown periods in NZ include ADLS, ADLS LIM, the Courts Rules period, the RMA period, and a simplified fixed statutory-style year-end window. Our calculator can apply these windows, but the selected window may still be only one part of the full governing rule.

What's the difference between statutory and regional holidays in NZ?

Statutory holidays (e.g., Christmas, Easter) apply nationwide in NZ. Regional holidays (anniversary days) are specific to a province and are public holidays only for those working in that area.

Reference Guide

New Zealand Working Day Rules & Public Holidays Guide

Q: Does Section 54 of the Legislation Act 2019 legally bind my contract?

No—its table is only mandatory for legislation. However, courts treat it as persuasive when a contract uses the same language and gives no contrary direction. You can override the defaults by stating your intention explicitly in your contract.

Q: How do I give 'clear working days' notice?

For 'clear days' notice, exclude both the day you serve notice and the meeting/deadline date. In the calculator, uncheck both 'Include start date' and 'Include end date' checkboxes. For example, if you email on Monday 1 July, Day 1 = Tuesday 2 July, making the earliest meeting date Tuesday 9 July (for 7 clear working days).

Use this New Zealand working day guide to understand how the calculator handles statutory holidays, regional anniversaries, mondayisation, summer shutdowns, and NZ-specific counting rules. For a focused explainer, read the mondayisation guide. For scenario walkthroughs, visit Use Cases.

Open Calculator

This guide covers statutory holidays, date counting rules, Matariki, regional anniversaries, Mondayisation, summer shutdowns, and Christmas/New Year observances.

How notice and deadline roles are counted

Notice (backward): Event/hearing date is excluded; notice deadline is included.
Deadline (forward): Action/service date is excluded; deadline/event date is included.
The calculator shows these include/exclude flags on the timeline, exports, and analysis rows.

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Jump straight to the topic you need

The full reference is still available, but you do not need to read it top to bottom. Open the topic that matches your question.

Public Holidays

Start here for nationwide holiday logic, regional anniversaries, and Mondayisation.

Shutdowns & Contracts

Open these sections for year-end closure periods and contract-style date counting.

Planning & Regulatory

Use this when the deadline sits inside RMA or another specialist regulatory workflow.

Māori New Year

Matariki: Aotearoa's Mid-Winter Public Holiday

Last reviewed: November 2025

At-a-Glance

•First Observed: 24 June 2022
•Legislation: Te Kāhui o Matariki Public Holiday Act 2022
•Date Range: Falls between late June and mid-July (set until 2052)
•Key Point: A unique Māori New Year celebration, now an official public holiday

What Is Matariki?

Matariki is the Māori New Year, celebrated when the Matariki star cluster reappears in the winter sky. It became an official public holiday in 2022, guaranteeing employees a paid day off (or an alternative holiday if they must work). Unlike other public holidays, Matariki doesn't have a fixed date. Instead, the Act legislates specific dates through 2052, with a process to set future dates by Order in Council.

Why It Matters

Matariki is always observed on a Friday, giving many New Zealanders a long weekend in winter. This extra rest day can boost morale, let families spend time together, and encourage local celebrations of Māori culture.

Calculator Tip

The Working Days Calculator automatically excludes Matariki when you select a date range that includes it—no manual calculations needed!

Frequently Asked Questions

Matariki is based on the lunar calendar and the appearance of the Matariki star cluster (Pleiades). The dates vary each year and are determined by astronomical observations and cultural considerations. The Te Kāhui o Matariki Public Holiday Act 2022 sets specific dates through 2052.

The Matariki public holiday date is determined by the Matariki Advisory Committee, which includes experts in mātauranga Māori, astronomy, and maramataka (Māori lunar calendar). The committee recommends dates based on when the Matariki star cluster rises in the mid-winter period.

While the public holiday date is the same nationwide, cultural celebrations may vary by region and iwi. Some regions have their own traditions for celebrating Matariki, and local events may be held on different days around the official holiday.

Related Resources

Te Kāhui o Matariki Public Holiday Act 2022

Official legislation establishing Matariki as a public holiday

Te Papa - Matariki

Cultural information about Matariki from the national museum

Employment NZ - Matariki

Employment guidelines for the Matariki public holiday

Public Holidays

How New Zealand Public Holiday Dates Are Determined

Last reviewed: November 2025

At-a-Glance

•Most NZ public holidays follow fixed statutory rules rather than ad hoc annual decisions
•Holiday dates fall into four patterns: fixed date, weekday rule, Easter-based, or region-specific
•Mondayisation changes the observed day for several weekend holidays
•The calculator applies these rules automatically when building the holiday calendar

Visual representation of New Zealand holiday determination rules

NZ public holidays are not all set the same way. Some sit on a fixed date, some are tied to a weekday pattern, some depend on Easter or Matariki, and regional anniversaries follow their own local rules. This section maps the rule types rather than expecting users to memorise every holiday one by one.

Rule Families

Fixed-date holidays

New Year's Day, Waitangi Day, ANZAC Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day start from a fixed calendar date, then may shift under Mondayisation rules.

Weekday-rule holidays

King's Birthday and Labour Day are always tied to a particular Monday pattern rather than a fixed date.

Movable religious or lunar holidays

Good Friday and Easter Monday move with Easter. Matariki is set from the Maori lunar calendar and the official government schedule.

Regional anniversary rules

Regional holidays often use proximity rules like "closest Monday" or a named weekday near a historical date.

Most common trap points: Mondayisation, Easter-based movement, and region-specific anniversary rules. Those are the places where a working-day result most often differs from a simple calendar count.

Statutory Public Holidays

These nationwide holidays apply across NZ. Open the table when you need the exact rule or observation note.

View statutory holiday rule table

Holiday Name	Rule for Determination	Notes on Observation
New Year's Day	January 1st	Mondayised. If Jan 1st is a Saturday, observed on Monday. If Jan 1st is a Sunday, observed on Tuesday (due to Day after New Year's taking Monday).
Day after New Year's Day	January 2nd	Mondayised. If Jan 2nd is a Saturday, observed on Monday. If Jan 2nd is a Sunday, observed on Tuesday. Can be "Tuesdayised" if Jan 1st was Mondayised.
Waitangi Day	February 6th	Mondayised since 2014. If Feb 6th is a Saturday or Sunday, observed on the following Monday.
Good Friday	Friday before Easter Sunday	Date varies annually based on ecclesiastical rules (first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the March equinox).
Easter Monday	Monday after Easter Sunday	Date varies annually based on Easter Sunday date.
ANZAC Day	April 25th	Mondayised since 2014. If Apr 25th is a Saturday or Sunday, observed on the following Monday.
King's Birthday	First Monday in June	Always falls on a Monday. Was Queen's Birthday from 1952-2022.
Matariki	Varies annually (late June/early July)	Based on the Māori lunar calendar, specifically the rising of the Matariki star cluster. Dates are set by the government and known up to 2052.
Labour Day	Fourth Monday in October	Always falls on a Monday.
Christmas Day	December 25th	Mondayised. If Dec 25th is a Saturday, observed on Monday. If Dec 25th is a Sunday, observed on Tuesday (due to Boxing Day taking Monday).
Boxing Day	December 26th	Mondayised. If Dec 26th is a Saturday, observed on Monday. If Dec 26th is a Sunday, observed on Tuesday. Can be "Tuesdayised" if Dec 25th was Mondayised.

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Regional Anniversary Days

Regional anniversaries are the least uniform part of the NZ holiday calendar. Open the table when you need the exact rule for a selected province.

View regional anniversary rule table

Region Name (Code)	Rule for Determination
Auckland (AUK)	Closest Monday to January 29th
Canterbury (CAN)	Second Friday after the first Tuesday in November (Show Day)
Chatham Islands (CIT)	Closest Monday to November 30th
Hawke's Bay (HKB)	Friday before Labour Day
Marlborough (MBH)	First Monday after Labour Day
Nelson (NSN)	Closest Monday to February 1st
Otago (OTA)	Closest Monday to March 23rd (if this falls on Easter Monday, observed on Tuesday)
South Canterbury (STC)	Fourth Monday in September (Dominion Day)
Southland (STL)	Easter Tuesday (since 2012)
Taranaki (TKI)	Second Monday in March
Wellington (WGN)	Closest Monday to January 22nd
Westland (WTC)	Closest Monday to December 1st

Mondayisation Explained

Why it exists

Mondayisation ensures people who do not usually work weekends still receive the benefit of weekend holidays.

Which holidays it changes

Waitangi Day, ANZAC Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, and the day after New Year's Day.

For the full weekend-to-observed-day logic, use the dedicated Mondayisation section.

Calculator Boundary

The calculator generates the holiday calendar from these rule types for past and future years. Matariki remains the main exception, because only officially announced dates can be loaded beyond the current published schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

Some holidays like Easter are based on lunar calendars and change annually. Others like King's Birthday are set to specific days of the week (e.g., first Monday in June) rather than fixed calendar dates. Regional anniversaries often use rules like 'closest Monday to a historical date' to create long weekends.

When Waitangi Day, ANZAC Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, or the day after New Year's Day fall on a weekend, they are 'Mondayised' (observed on the following Monday or Tuesday) for employees who don't normally work weekends. The calculator automatically applies these rules.

Most holiday dates can be calculated years in advance because they follow fixed rules. The exception is Matariki, which is based on the Māori lunar calendar and officially announced by the government. Currently, Matariki dates are known up to 2052.

Related Resources

Employment NZ - Public Holidays

Official government information on public holidays

Holidays Act 2003

Legislation governing public holidays in New Zealand

Te Kāhui o Matariki Public Holiday Act 2022

Legislation establishing Matariki as a public holiday

Topic

Regional Anniversaries

Which regional anniversary holidays matter, where they differ, and when a regional selection changes the count.

Regional Observances

Regional Anniversary Days in New Zealand

Last reviewed: November 2025

At-a-Glance

•Purpose: Celebrates key historical events in each region
•Legislative Basis: Holidays Act 2003, Section 44
•Dates Vary: Each region has its own holiday date and rules
•Key Point: Observed as a public holiday in the relevant region only

What Are Regional Anniversary Days?

These are local public holidays that mark important milestones—such as the arrival of early settlers or the founding of a province. If you live or work in that region, you usually get the day off if it's a normal working day.

Examples

Here are just a few prominent examples. Check the full table for specific dates:

Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau): Closest Monday to 29 January
Canterbury (Waitaha): Second Friday after the first Tuesday in November
Wellington (Te Whanganui-a-Tara): Closest Monday to 22 January

Legislative Framework

Under the Holidays Act 2003, these dates are part of the 11 annual public holidays for employees. If the anniversary falls on a weekend and an employee doesn't usually work weekends, the "observed day" may shift to a weekday.

Calculator Tip

In the Working Days Calculator, you can select your region (or multiple regions) from a dropdown. The corresponding anniversary date (or dates) will be automatically excluded from the working-day count, ensuring accuracy for multi-region projects or deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, you typically only get the anniversary day for the region where you work. If your workplace operates across multiple regions, your employer may choose which regional anniversary to observe, or may allow different days for employees in different locations.

Regional anniversary days follow similar rules to other public holidays. If the anniversary falls on a weekend and you don't normally work weekends, it will typically be observed on the following Monday or another nearby weekday.

Many regional anniversaries are observed on the Monday or Friday closest to the actual historical date, rather than on the fixed date itself. This ensures workers get a long weekend, which is more practical for both employees and employers.

Related Resources

Employment NZ - Regional Anniversary Dates

Official government information on regional anniversary dates

Holidays Act 2003

Legislation governing public holidays in New Zealand

Topic

Mondayisation

How weekend public holidays move in practice and what that does to working-day calculations.

Holiday Rules

Mondayisation of New Zealand Public Holidays

Last reviewed: November 2025

At-a-Glance

•Applies To: Waitangi Day, ANZAC Day, Christmas/New Year Holidays
•Why: Ensures employees who don't work weekends still get a holiday off
•Effect: Holiday moves to Monday (or Tuesday) if the actual date is on a Saturday or Sunday
•Key Point: Weekend workers still observe the holiday on the actual date

What Is Mondayisation?

"Mondayisation" means that if a public holiday (like Waitangi Day or ANZAC Day) falls on a Saturday or Sunday—and an employee doesn't normally work weekends—they get the following Monday off instead. Weekend workers still observe the holiday on the actual date.

Key Examples

Waitangi Day (6 Feb): If 6 Feb is a Sunday, non-weekend workers observe it on Monday, 7 Feb.
ANZAC Day (25 Apr): If 25 Apr is a Saturday, non-weekend workers get Monday, 27 Apr off.

Why It Matters

Fairness: Everyone gets the same number of public holidays
Clear Planning: Businesses can easily schedule staff coverage

Calculator Tip

The Working Days Calculator automatically applies Mondayisation to these holidays. Enter your date range, and the tool excludes the correct Monday, so you don't have to manually figure out shifted holidays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Waitangi Day (6 February), ANZAC Day (25 April), Christmas Day (25 December), Boxing Day (26 December), New Year's Day (1 January), and the day after New Year's Day (2 January) are all Mondayised if they fall on a weekend.

If you normally work on the weekend, you observe the public holiday on the actual calendar date. For example, if Waitangi Day (6 February) falls on a Saturday and you normally work Saturdays, then Saturday is your public holiday. If you don't work weekends, you'll get the following Monday off instead.

When Boxing Day (26 December) or the day after New Year's Day (2 January) falls on a Monday because the previous day's holiday has been Mondayised, it gets 'Tuesdayised' to Tuesday. This ensures you still get both holidays as separate days off.

Related Resources

Employment NZ - Mondayisation Guide

Official government guidance on Mondayised holidays

Holidays (Full Recognition of Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day) Amendment Act 2013

Legislation that introduced Mondayisation for Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day

Topic

Summer Shutdown

Year-end shutdown windows used in legal and commercial planning, and how they interact with ordinary working-day counts.

Seasonal Closures

Summer Shutdown Period in New Zealand

Last reviewed: November 2025

At-a-Glance

•Common Dates: Late December to early/mid-January
•ADLS Shutdown: 24 Dec – 5 Jan
•ADLS LIM Window: 24 Dec – 15 Jan
•Fixed Statutory-Style Window: 25 Dec – 2 Jan
•Courts Rules: 25 Dec – 15 Jan
•RMA Shutdown: 20 Dec - 10 Jan
•Key Point: Different sectors observe different shutdown periods

What Is the Summer Shutdown?

Many businesses and institutions in New Zealand close (or run minimal staff) over Christmas and New Year. This can be an industry tradition (like construction) or legally recognised (like courts). During this period, deadlines might be paused, and statutory holidays are observed.

Common Shutdown Periods

ADLS (24 Dec – 5 Jan): Used in certain legal transactions (like property settlements).
ADLS LIM (24 Dec – 15 Jan): An extended ADLS-style window that can matter for some LIM-related property timelines. Check the governing clause.
Fixed Statutory-Style (25 Dec – 2 Jan): Covers the main year-end public-holiday block, but it is a simplified counting window rather than the full rule for every statute.
Courts Rules (25 Dec – 15 Jan): The most extensive break—important for court filings and legal deadlines.
RMA (20 Dec – 10 Jan): Specific period defined in the Resource Management Act 1991. See the RMA Working Days section for details.

Calculator Tip

In the Working Days Calculator, simply choose which shutdown period (if any) applies to your situation. The calculator will exclude those dates automatically from your working-day totals—ideal for setting realistic deadlines and planning workloads.

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your context and the governing wording. Property transactions often use the ADLS window (24 Dec – 5 Jan), and some LIM-related clauses use an extended ADLS-style window to 15 January. Court filings commonly use the Courts Rules window (25 Dec – 15 Jan). Resource Management Act processes use the RMA period (20 Dec – 10 Jan). The fixed statutory-style window (25 Dec – 2 Jan) is a simplified year-end option, not a full substitute for every legislative definition.

Some shutdown periods are legally recognised (like the Courts Rules period), while others are industry conventions (like the ADLS period). Many businesses choose to close during these periods because it's practical, as clients and suppliers are often closed too. However, unless specified in employment agreements, employers generally can't force employees to take leave during shutdown periods without proper notice.

If a deadline falls within a recognised shutdown period, it typically extends to the first working day after the shutdown ends. For example, if a court filing deadline falls on January 10, during the Courts Rules shutdown (25 Dec – 15 Jan), the effective deadline becomes January 16 (assuming it's a working day).

Related Resources

The Law Association (formerly ADLS)

Information about ADLS-standard documentation and related property practice resources

Courts of New Zealand - Rules Committee

Information about court rules including holiday periods

Topic

Christmas & New Year

The practical holiday-treatment questions around late December and early January dates in New Zealand.

Summer Holidays

Christmas and New Year Holidays in New Zealand

Last reviewed: November 2025

At-a-Glance

•Christmas Day: 25 Dec (Mondayised if on a weekend)
•Boxing Day: 26 Dec (Tuesdayised if Christmas is Mondayised)
•New Year's Day: 1 Jan (Mondayised if on a weekend)
•Day After New Year's: 2 Jan (Tuesdayised if 1 Jan is Mondayised)
•Key Point: Four public holidays in close succession

What Are the Christmas and New Year Holidays?

New Zealanders enjoy a block of four public holidays spanning late December and early January. These days provide a summer break for many people to spend time with family, go on holiday, or simply relax in the sunshine.

Mondayisation Details

When any of these dates fall on a Saturday or Sunday, they shift to Monday (and sometimes Tuesday). This ensures that all workers—weekday or weekend—get an official day off.

Business Impact

The Christmas/New Year period represents the most significant concentration of public holidays in the New Zealand calendar. Many businesses choose to close completely during this time, as it can be impractical to operate with limited staff or when suppliers and clients are also closed.

Calculator Tip

The Working Days Calculator handles these moves behind the scenes. Just input your date range, and the correct Mondayised (or Tuesdayised) holiday dates are excluded automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions

If Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Saturday or Sunday, employees who don't normally work weekends will observe the holiday on the following Monday (27 December). Boxing Day (26 December) would then be observed on Tuesday (28 December). Weekend workers still observe the holidays on their actual dates.

When Boxing Day (26 December) would fall on a Monday but Christmas Day has been Mondayised, Boxing Day gets 'Tuesdayised' to Tuesday. Similarly, if New Year's Day is Mondayised, the day after New Year's Day (2 January) moves to Tuesday. This ensures employees don't lose a holiday when two consecutive holidays fall on a weekend.

Yes, under the Holidays Act 2003, if you work on a public holiday, you're entitled to be paid at least time-and-a-half for the hours worked. You're also entitled to an alternative holiday (a day in lieu) if the public holiday falls on a day you would normally work.

Related Resources

Employment NZ - Public Holidays

Official guidance on Christmas and New Year public holidays

Holidays Act 2003

Legislation governing public holidays in New Zealand

Topic

Section 54

How Section 54 influences legal and contractual date counting, and where users still need to read the governing wording.

Date Counting Rules

Section 54 Date Counting Guide

Last reviewed: November 2025

At-a-Glance

•Section 54 is legally binding for legislation, not automatically for private contracts
•It still acts as the default interpretive reference when contracts use the same timing words without defining them
•Start day is usually excluded with 'after' or 'from', included with 'on', 'at', or 'with'
•End day is usually included with 'by', 'on', 'at', or 'with', but excluded with 'before'
•The calculator's include/exclude toggles map directly to those Section 54 patterns

Section 54 of the Legislation Act 2019 contains a table of rules that determines whether the first and/or last day count when legislation uses common time-trigger words like "within," "after," "before," "from," and "by." While the section applies only to legislation, courts and lawyers routinely use it as a reference when interpreting contracts that use identical wording but don't specify their own counting method.

Scope warning: Section 54 is binding for legislation. In contracts it is only a persuasive default until the drafting says something more specific.

Key Rules

Start day

Included: at, on, with
Excluded: after, from

End day

Included: by, on, at, with
Excluded: before

View compact Section 54 rule table

Position	Include that day?	Typical wording
Start	Yes	at, on, with
Start	No	after, from
Finish	Yes	by, on, at, with
Finish	No	before

Examples

View worked wording examples

Wording in statute/contract	First day counted?	Last day counted?	Worked example
"within 5 working days after notice"			Notice Mon 1 Apr → Day 1 = Tue 2 Apr → Deadline Mon 8 Apr
"no later than 10 working days from settlement"			Settlement Fri 3 May → Day 1 = Mon 6 May → Deadline Fri 17 May
"on or *with* 7 working days"			Clock starts immediately on the trigger date
"give notice 3 working days before the meeting"			Notice Mon → Tue = Day 1 → Wed 2 → Thu 3 → Meeting Fri

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Why It Matters

Drafting shorthand

Familiar words like "after", "before", and "by" already carry default counting assumptions.

Contract interpretation

Even where Section 54 is not binding, it is still the obvious reference point for identical wording in private documents.

Calculator alignment

The include/exclude controls let users reproduce those assumptions explicitly instead of guessing.

Override remains possible

If the default rule is not wanted, the safest drafting move is to state the intended count directly.

Calculator Tip

Include start date

Unchecked matches after/from. Checked matches at/on/with.

Include end date

Checked matches by/on/at/with. Unchecked matches before.

Default modes

Forward deadline: start excluded, end included.
Backward deadline: both dates excluded.
Difference mode: both dates excluded.

Clear days notice

Uncheck both controls so the notice day and the event day are both left out of the count.

Frequently Asked Questions

No—its table is only mandatory for legislation. However, it is a useful tool when a contract uses the same language and gives no contrary direction. You can override the defaults by stating your intention explicitly in your contract.

For '[x] working days' notice, exclude both the day you serve/give notice and the meeting/deadline date. In the calculator, uncheck both 'Include start date' and 'Include end date' checkboxes. For example, if you email on Monday 1 July, Day 1 = Tuesday 2 July, making the earliest meeting date Tuesday 9 July (for 7 working days).

The calculator's checkboxes directly implement Section 54's counting rules. Unchecking 'Include start date' mirrors the 'after/from' logic (excluding the first day). Checking 'Include end date' mirrors the 'by/on/at/with' logic (including the last day), while unchecking it mirrors the 'before' logic (excluding the last day).

Related Resources

Legislation Act 2019 – Section 54

Official text of Section 54 with the table of rules

PCO Drafting Toolkit – Using Plain Language

Shows Section 54 as a model for clear drafting

Topic

RMA Working Days

RMA-specific working-day logic for planning and regulatory deadlines that do not follow ordinary business-day assumptions.

Resource Management Act

RMA Working Days Explained

Last reviewed: November 2025

At-a-Glance

•Applies To: Resource Management Act 1991 deadlines
•Exclusion Period: 20 December to 10 January (inclusive)
•Regional Anniversaries: Not excluded under RMA definition
•Key Point: Use the 'RMA' shutdown option in the calculator

Understanding RMA "Working Days"

Calculating deadlines under the Resource Management Act (RMA) 1991 requires understanding its specific definition of a "working day". Miscalculating RMA deadlines can lead to lapsed consents, invalid submissions, or missed appeal periods. Unlike standard calculations or other legal contexts (like ADLS or Court Rules), the RMA has a unique and longer Christmas/New Year exclusion period, making accurate calculation essential for compliance.

The RMA Exclusion Period

According to Section 2(1) of the RMA, a "working day" excludes:

Saturdays and Sundays
All statutory public holidays (Waitangi Day, ANZAC Day, etc.)
The period starting on 20 December in one year and ending on 10 January in the following year (meaning both these dates, and all days between, are *not* working days).

Crucially, the RMA definition does not exclude regional anniversary days. This differs from other common summer shutdown periods used in NZ. See the Summer Shutdown Period section for details on ADLS, Legislative, and Courts Rules periods.

Calculator Tip

To accurately calculate RMA deadlines using this tool, select the "RMA" option from the "Shutdown Period" dropdown. This ensures the correct exclusion period (20 Dec to 10 Jan inclusive) is applied. Remember to set the region to "No Anniversary" unless a specific statutory holiday coincides with an anniversary day relevant to the calculation timeframe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Section 2(1) of the Resource Management Act 1991 defines a working day as any day except weekends, statutory public holidays, and the period from 20 December to 10 January (inclusive). It specifically excludes regional anniversary days.

The longer exclusion period (20 Dec - 10 Jan) in the RMA reflects the typical summer holiday period when councils and many related professional services operate at reduced capacity, allowing more realistic timeframes for processes like submissions and consent processing.

Select the 'RMA' option from the 'Shutdown Period' dropdown. The calculator will then automatically exclude weekends, statutory holidays, and the 20 Dec - 10 Jan period from the working day count.

Related Resources

Resource Management Act 1991 - Section 2 (Interpretation)

Official definition of 'working day' under the RMA

Ministry for the Environment - RMA Resources

Information about the Resource Management Act