Holidays in Papua New Guinea in 2026

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Papua New Guinea in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Papua New Guinea.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Papua New Guinea
January 1 2026, Thursday
National
March Equinox Papua New Guinea
March 21 2026, Saturday
Seasonal
Good Friday Papua New Guinea
April 3 2026, Friday
National
Holy Saturday Papua New Guinea
April 4 2026, Saturday
National
Easter Sunday Papua New Guinea
April 5 2026, Sunday
Local holiday
Easter Monday Papua New Guinea
April 6 2026, Monday
National
Queen's Birthday Papua New Guinea
June 8 2026, Monday
National
June Solstice Papua New Guinea
June 21 2026, Sunday
Seasonal
National Remembrance Day Papua New Guinea
July 23 2026, Thursday
National
National Day of Repentance Papua New Guinea
August 26 2026, Wednesday
National
Independence Day Papua New Guinea
September 16 2026, Wednesday
National
September Equinox Papua New Guinea
September 23 2026, Wednesday
Seasonal
December Solstice Papua New Guinea
December 22 2026, Tuesday
Seasonal
Christmas Day Papua New Guinea
December 25 2026, Friday
National
Boxing Day Papua New Guinea
December 26 2026, Saturday
National