Papua New Guinea public holidays for 2026

Public Holidays for Papua New Guinea for 2026, according to the National Gazette.

The following days are to be observed as public holidays throughout Papua New Guinea in 2026.

New Year’s Day – Thursday, 1 January 2026
National Remembrance Day of the Late First Prime Minister, Great Grand Chief Hon Sir Michael Thomas Somare – Thursday, 26 February 2026
Good Friday – Friday, 3 April 2026
Easter Saturday – Saturday, 4 April 2026
Easter Sunday – Sunday, 5 April 2026
Easter Monday – Monday, 6 April 2026
King’s Birthday – Wednesday, 17 June 2026
National Remembrance Day – Thursday, 23 July 2026
National Repentance Day – Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Independence Day – Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Christmas Day – Friday, 25 December 2026
Boxing Day – Saturday, 26 December 2026