National Holidays in Papua New Guinea (2026) 🇵🇬

Q: When is the next public holiday in Papua New Guinea?

The next public holiday in Papua New Guinea is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — in 94 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Papua New Guinea have in 2026?

Papua New Guinea has 11 public holidays in 2026.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in Papua New Guinea?

The most recent public holiday in Papua New Guinea was Independence Day on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 — 6 days ago.

Q: What are the upcoming public holidays in Papua New Guinea?

The next 2 public holidays in Papua New Guinea:Friday, December 25, 2026: Christmas DaySaturday, December 26, 2026: Boxing Day

Q: How does Papua New Guinea's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Papua New Guinea has 11 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:Indonesia: 17 public holidays

Q: How many public holidays does Papua New Guinea have in 2027?

Papua New Guinea will have 12 public holidays in 2027.

Papua New Guinea observes 11 public holidays this year, with 12 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Christmas Day. The most recent was Independence Day.

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This year, Papua New Guinea observes 11 public holidays, with 12 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Christmas Day on 25 Dec. The most recently passed holiday was Independence Day. Click here to see the 2027 Public Holidays for Papua New Guinea.

2026 National Holidays in Papua New Guinea

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
26 Feb	Thursday	Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare Remembrance Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
5 Apr	Sunday	Easter Sunday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
17 Jun	Wednesday	King's Birthday
23 Jul	Thursday	Papua New Guinea Remembrance Day
26 Aug	Wednesday	National Repentance Day
16 Sep	Wednesday	Independence Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Boxing Day