Public Holidays in Papua New Guinea
Every public holiday in Papua New Guinea for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Christmas Day · Friday, December 25, 2026
Papua New Guinea public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Holy Saturday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Jun 8 | Monday | Queen's Birthday | Public |
| Jul 23 | Thursday | Remembrance Day | Public |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | Repentance Day | Public |
| Sep 16 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | St. Stephen's Day | Public |
Papua New Guinea public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 27 | Saturday | Holy Saturday | Public |
| Mar 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Jun 14 | Monday | Queen's Birthday | Public |
| Jul 23 | Friday | Remembrance Day | Public |
| Aug 26 | Thursday | Repentance Day | Public |
| Sep 16 | Thursday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | St. Stephen's Day | Public |
Papua New Guinea public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 15 | Saturday | Holy Saturday | Public |
| Apr 16 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Jun 12 | Monday | Queen's Birthday | Public |
| Jul 23 | Sunday | Remembrance Day | Public |
| Aug 26 | Saturday | Repentance Day | Public |
| Sep 16 | Saturday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Tuesday | St. Stephen's Day | Public |
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About holidays in Papua New Guinea
This page lists Papua New Guinea's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea has 11 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Papua New Guinea?
Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — 59 days away.
Are all holidays in Papua New Guinea nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.