When are the next National holidays in Papua New Guinea?
Upcoming Holidays
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National Remembrance Day
Feb 26, . Commemorates the life of Papua New Guinea’s longest-serving leader, who died in 2021. -
Good Friday
Apr 3, . Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of ... -
Holy Saturday
Apr 4, . Day before Easter and the last day of Holy Week. Commemorates the day that Jesus Christ's ... -
Easter Sunday
Apr 5, . Easter Sunday is the most important date in the Christian church. In the bible, it is the ... -
Easter Monday
Apr 6, . Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the ... -
King Charles' Birthday
Jun 15, . Marks the birthday of the Sovereign, King Charles III.
List of Holidays in Papua New Guinea in 2026
| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day | |
| Thursday | National Remembrance Day | |
| Friday | Good Friday | |
| Saturday | Holy Saturday | |
| Sunday | Easter Sunday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | |
| Monday | King Charles' Birthday | |
| Thursday | National Remembrance Day | |
| Wednesday | National Repentance Day | |
| Wednesday | Independence Day | |
| Friday | Christmas Day | |
| Saturday | Boxing Day |
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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.
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