Papua New Guinea Public Holidays
Papua New Guinea observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Browse Papua New Guinea holidays by year
Choose a year to see the complete public holiday calendar and planning details.
2026 holidays
A quick look at public holidays in Papua New Guinea.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Holy Saturday |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| Jun 8 | Monday | Queen's Birthday |
| Jul 23 | Thursday | Remembrance Day |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | Repentance Day |
| Sep 16 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
About public holidays in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.
Use the year pages above to see the full holiday calendar.