Public Holidays in Papua New Guinea 2026
9 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Papua New Guinea's national calendar is compact, with Christian holidays alongside Independence Day, Remembrance Day and the National Day of Repentance.
Papua New Guinea Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| Jun 17 | Wednesday | King's Birthday |
| Jul 23 | Thursday | National Remembrance Day |
| Aug 26 | Wednesday | National Day of Repentance |
| Sep 16 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
All listed 2026 and 2027 dates are taken from the official PNG business calendar.
Official Business Calendar 2026
The Investment Promotion Authority already publishes both 2026 and 2027 business-calendar holiday dates, making this one of the more straightforward future calendars.
Holiday Rules in Papua New Guinea
The table follows the official national business calendar. Provincial show days and local observances are not included.
Papua New Guinea Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 16 September.
- King's Birthday is fixed on 17 June in the official calendar.
- Both 2026 and 2027 dates are officially published.
- Bougainville uses a different time zone from most of PNG.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Papua New Guinea Independence Day?
It is observed on 16 September.
Are 2027 dates already published?
Yes. The Investment Promotion Authority lists 2027 national holidays.
Is Boxing Day a public holiday?
Yes. It is listed on 26 December.
Does all of PNG use UTC+10?
Most does, but Bougainville uses UTC+11.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Government registry calendar listing 2026 and 2027 public holidays.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.