New ZealandvsPapua New Guinea
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
7
Only New Zealand
7
Only Papua New Guinea
What the numbers say
In 2026, New Zealand has 11 nationwide public holidays and Papua New Guinea has 11 — exactly the same number. They line up on 4 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 8 for Papua New Guinea (3 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); Papua New Guinea offers 4 and 2. Papua New Guinea has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in New Zealand and April in Papua New Guinea.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only New Zealand
Papua New Guinea is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Papua New Guinea
New Zealand is working these days.
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