Public Holidays in Papua New Guinea 2026 🇵🇬

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This year, Papua New Guinea observes 11 public holidays, with 12 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is National Repentance Day on 26 Aug. The most recently passed holiday was Papua New Guinea Remembrance Day. Click here to see the 2027 Public Holidays for Papua New Guinea.

Date		Holiday Name
26 Aug	Wednesday	National Repentance Day
16 Sep	Wednesday	Independence Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day

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FAQ — Public Holidays in Papua New Guinea

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There are 4 public holidays in Papua New Guinea during 2026, listed in the table above with dates, weekday names, and holiday types (fixed-date, movable, religious, secular, regional, etc.). Cross-reference with the Papua New Guinea 2026 calendar for a month-by-month view.

Today is not listed as a public holiday in Papua New Guinea. The next upcoming holiday and the full year's schedule are visible in the table above.

The next public holiday in Papua New Guinea is National Repentance Day. Days, dates and weekday names for every upcoming holiday this year are in the table above.

On most national public holidays in Papua New Guinea, banks, government offices and many schools close, and retail/transit hours may be reduced. Coverage varies by holiday — some are observed only by certain industries or regions. Click any holiday in the table above for specifics.

National public holidays apply across all of Papua New Guinea, but many countries also have regional or state-level holidays observed only in certain provinces or territories. Any sub-national holidays are listed separately above when available.

Yes — each holiday detail page offers an iCal (.ics) export you can import into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. Click any holiday from the table above to get its iCal link, or use the Papua New Guinea year calendar for a visual overview.

Public Holidays in Papua New Guinea 2026 🇵🇬

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