Papua New GuineavsNew Zealand
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
7
Only Papua New Guinea
7
Only New Zealand
What the numbers say
In 2026, Papua New Guinea has 11 nationwide public holidays and New Zealand 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: Papua New Guinea has 8 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 11 for New Zealand (0 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Papua New Guinea offers 4 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 2 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); New Zealand offers 10 and 1. Papua New Guinea has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Papua New Guinea and April in New Zealand.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Papua New Guinea
New Zealand is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only New Zealand
Papua New Guinea is working these days.
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