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When are the next National holidays in Papua New Guinea?
Upcoming Holidays
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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 ... -
Christmas Holiday
Dec 27, . Several countries and regions around the world extend their public holidays for Christmas ... -
New Year's Day
Jan 1, . New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, ...
List of Holidays in Papua New Guinea in 2021
| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | New Year's Day | |
| Friday | Public Holiday | |
| Monday | Public Holiday | |
| Friday | Public Holiday | |
| Friday | Good Friday | |
| Saturday | Holy Saturday | |
| Sunday | Easter Sunday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | |
| Monday | Queen's Birthday | |
| Friday | National Remembrance Day | |
| Thursday | National Repentance Day | |
| Thursday | Independence 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.
Papua New Guinea Holiday News
- 21 July 2021: Friday 23rd July declared Public Holiday source: EMTV
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