IndonesiavsPapua New Guinea
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
13
Only Indonesia
7
Only Papua New Guinea
What the numbers say
In 2026, Indonesia has 17 nationwide public holidays and Papua New Guinea has 11, so Indonesia gets 6 more days off. They line up on 4 dates, including Tahun Baru Masehi, Wafat Isa Almasih, Paskah and Hari Raya Natal.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Indonesia has 13 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 8 for Papua New Guinea (3 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Indonesia offers 6 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 6 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Papua New Guinea offers 4 and 2. Indonesia has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in Indonesia and April in Papua New Guinea.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Indonesia
Papua New Guinea is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Papua New Guinea
Indonesia is working these days.
Full calendars: Indonesia · Papua New Guinea