AustraliavsNew Zealand
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
5
Days you're both off
1
Only Australia
6
Only New Zealand
What the numbers say
In 2026, Australia has 6 nationwide public holidays and New Zealand has 11, so New Zealand gets 5 more days off. They line up on 5 dates, including New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday and Christmas Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Australia has 6 on working days (0 fall on a weekend), against 11 for New Zealand (0 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Australia offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 1 possible bridge day (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); New Zealand offers 10 and 1. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is January in Australia and April in New Zealand.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Australia
New Zealand is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only New Zealand
Australia is working these days.
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