Quick answer: New Zealand has 248 business days in 2022 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2022 through Dec 31, 2022.
Month-by-month business days (2022)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 19 | 4 |
| February | 19 | 2 |
| March | 23 | 0 |
| April | 18 | 3 |
| May | 22 | 0 |
| June | 20 | 2 |
| July | 21 | 0 |
| August | 23 | 0 |
| September | 21 | 1 |
| October | 20 | 1 |
| November | 22 | 0 |
| December | 20 | 3 |
Public holidays in 2022 (New Zealand)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2022 | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2, 2022 | Day after New Year's Day |
| Jan 3, 2022 | Day off for New Year's Day |
| Jan 4, 2022 | Day off for Day after New Year's Day |
| Feb 6, 2022 | Waitangi Day |
| Feb 7, 2022 | Day off for Waitangi Day |
| Apr 15, 2022 | Good Friday |
| Apr 18, 2022 | Easter Monday |
| Apr 25, 2022 | ANZAC Day |
| Jun 6, 2022 | Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Matariki |
| Sep 26, 2022 | Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day |
| Oct 24, 2022 | Labour Day |
| Dec 25, 2022 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2022 | Boxing Day |
| Dec 27, 2022 | Day off for Christmas Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2022.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
18 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 2022?
New Zealand has 248 working days in 2022 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2022 are excluded from the working-day total (about 16 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
April has the fewest working days, with 18.
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.