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Sick Leave Calculator NZ
Free NZ sick leave calculator: when you become entitled (after 6 months), when your next 10 days arrive, and your balance with the 20-day cap under the Holidays Act.
Your job
Sick leave you can use now
20 days
| First entitled on | 3 September 2025 |
| Times you've been given 10 days | 2 |
| Next 10 days on | 3 September 2027 |
The rules
- 10 days' paid sick leave after 6 months, then 10 more every 12 months.
- Unused days carry over, but you can hold at most 20 days.
- You can use it when you, your partner or someone who depends on you is sick or injured.
Minimum entitlements under the Holidays Act 2003; your agreement may give more. Rules last checked October 2026. Not legal, tax or financial advice. 🔒 Everything stays on your device.
✅ Rules last checked:
📚 Official sources: Employment New Zealand
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Questions people ask
How many sick days do I get in NZ?+
10 days of paid sick leave a year, once you've worked for the same employer for 6 months.
Does sick leave carry over?+
Yes, unused days carry over, but you can't have more than 20 days at once.
Can I use sick leave to care for someone?+
Yes, if your partner or someone who depends on you is sick or injured.