Setting Up Regional Public Holidays

This article explains how to create and manage regional public holidays in ZonePayroll. These holidays are configured at a state level and are used to ensure correct payroll and timesheet processing for employees in the applicable region.

Use this process when:

• A public holiday applies to a specific state or region

• The holiday needs to be reflected in:

  • Timesheets

  • Leave calendars

  • Payroll calculations

Example:
Adding “Dalby and District Annual Show” as a public holiday for VIC employees on 10 April 2026.

1. Go to Payroll Admin

2. Click Leave Management

3. Select Payroll Statutory Holiday

1. Click New Payroll Statutory Holiday

2. Enter the following details:

• Name: Dalby and District Annual Show

• Date Observed: 10/04/2026

• State: VIC

3. Save the record

⚠️ Important: Ensure the correct state is selected when creating the holiday.

Additional items to consider:

• Use consistent naming conventions for easier reporting

• Confirm employee state assignment is accurate to ensure correct holiday application

• Avoid duplicate holiday entries for the same date and state

Ensure the holiday is correctly reflected for employees assigned to the selected state by checking:

• Timesheets

• Leave calendars

• Payroll processing outputs

• Regional holidays are created in Payroll Statutory Holidays

• Each holiday is assigned to a state (e.g., VIC)

• The holiday is reflected in timesheets and payroll based on employee state configuration