Papua New Guinea Public Holidays 2026
January
February
Day off for National Remembrance Day In Memory of Late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare
National Remembrance Day In Memory of Late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare is a public holiday in Papua New Guinea
National Remembrance Day In Memory of Late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare
National Remembrance Day In Memory of Late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare is a public holiday in Papua New Guinea
March
Mourning of Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare
Mourning of Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare is a public holiday in Papua New Guinea
State funeral of Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare
State funeral of Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare is a public holiday in Papua New Guinea
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
June
Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday
The Queen's birthday, also known as the Queen's Official Birthday, is celebrated in many Commonwealth countries around the world. It is a public holiday in countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and Gibraltar, although on different dates.
King's Birthday
King's Birthday is a public holiday in Papua New Guinea
July
September
Day off for Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Papua New Guinea
Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Papua New Guinea
Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II is a public holiday in Papua New Guinea
December
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a public holiday in Papua New Guinea
Day off for Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a public holiday in Papua New Guinea
Day off for Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.