National Holidays in Papua New Guinea in 2021

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List of Holidays in Papua New Guinea in 2021

Day Date Holiday Name Comments
Friday New Year's Day
Friday Public Holiday State funeral of Sir Mekere Morauta.
Monday Public Holiday Mourning for Michael Somare
Friday Public Holiday Mourning for Michael Somare
Friday Good Friday
Saturday Holy Saturday
Sunday Easter Sunday
Monday Easter Monday
Monday Queen's Birthday Usually on Monday after second Saturday in June
Friday National Remembrance Day
Thursday National Repentance Day
Thursday Independence Day National Day
Saturday Christmas Day
Sunday Boxing Day
Monday Christmas Holiday

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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