Quick answer: New Zealand has 251 business days in 2021 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2021 through Dec 31, 2021.
Month-by-month business days (2021)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 19 | 3 |
| February | 19 | 2 |
| March | 23 | 0 |
| April | 19 | 4 |
| May | 21 | 0 |
| June | 21 | 1 |
| July | 22 | 0 |
| August | 22 | 0 |
| September | 22 | 0 |
| October | 20 | 1 |
| November | 22 | 0 |
| December | 21 | 4 |
Public holidays in 2021 (New Zealand)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2021 | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2, 2021 | Day after New Year's Day |
| Jan 4, 2021 | Day off for Day after New Year's Day |
| Feb 6, 2021 | Waitangi Day |
| Feb 8, 2021 | Day off for Waitangi Day |
| Apr 2, 2021 | Good Friday |
| Apr 5, 2021 | Easter Monday |
| Apr 25, 2021 | ANZAC Day |
| Apr 26, 2021 | Day off for ANZAC Day |
| Jun 7, 2021 | Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Labour Day |
| Dec 25, 2021 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2021 | Boxing Day |
| Dec 27, 2021 | Day off for Christmas Day |
| Dec 28, 2021 | Day off for Boxing Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2021.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
19 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in New Zealand in 2021?
New Zealand has 251 working days in 2021 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2021 are excluded from the working-day total (about 15 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
January, February and April has the fewest working days, with 19.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.