Public holidays in Papua New Guinea
Public holiday dates are listed below.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Thursday, February 26, 2026 | Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare Remembrance Day |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Sunday, April 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | King's Birthday |
| Thursday, July 23, 2026 | Papua New Guinea Remembrance Day |
| Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | National Repentance Day |
| Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | Boxing Day |
About this calendar
This calendar includes public holidays and substitute days for Papua New Guinea from 2026 through 2031. Regional and employer closures can differ. Islamic dates and future government-announced workday swaps can change after local announcements.