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When are the next National holidays in Papua New Guinea?
Upcoming Holidays
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Queen's Birthday
Jun 13, . The Monday following the Saturday designated as the official holiday observance in the UK -
National Remembrance Day
Jul 23, . Commemorates Papua New Guineans who have died in military service -
National Repentance Day
Aug 26, . Intended to be marked by prayer ceremonies across the country to ask for forgiveness for ... -
Independence Day
Sep 16, . Commemorates the day Papua New Guinea gained its indepence from Australia in 1975 -
Christmas Day
Dec 25, . Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on ... -
Boxing Day
Dec 26, . The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was ...
List of Holidays in Papua New Guinea in 2022
| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | New Year's Day | |
| Saturday | National Remembrance Day (Sir Michael Somare) | |
| Monday | National Remembrance Day (Sir Michael Somare) (in lieu) | |
| Friday | Good Friday | |
| Saturday | Holy Saturday | |
| Sunday | Easter Sunday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | |
| Monday | Queen's Birthday | |
| Saturday | National Remembrance Day | |
| Friday | National Repentance Day | |
| Friday | Independence Day | |
| Sunday | Christmas Day | |
| Monday | Boxing Day | |
| Tuesday | Christmas Day (in lieu) |
Notes
- Public holidays in Papua New Guinea are regulated by the Public Holidays Act 1953, Chapter 321 of the Consolidated Legislation of Papua New Guinea.
- The Public Holidays Act says that if a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the next day will be declared a public holiday.
Papua New Guinea Holiday News
- 25 February 2022: Feb 28 Declared As Public Holiday source: Loop PNG
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