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