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List of Holidays in Papua New Guinea in 2019
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Good Friday | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Easter Saturday | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Easter Sunday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Queen's Birthday | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | National Remembrance Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | National Repentance Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Independence Day | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Christmas Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Boxing Day | National 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.
Papua New Guinea Holiday News
- 16 April 2019: Declared public holidays for Easter period source: Loop
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