Papua New Guinea public holidays for 2026 and 2027

Public Holidays for Papua New Guinea for 2026 and 2027, according to the National Gazette.

The following days are to be observed as public holidays throughout Papua New Guinea in 2026 and 2027.

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

New Year’s Day – Friday, 1 January 2027
National Remembrance Day of the Late First Prime Minister, Great Grand Chief Hon Sir Michael Thomas Somare – Friday, 26 February 2027
Good Friday – Friday, 26 March 2027
Easter Saturday – Saturday, 27 March 2027
Easter Sunday – Sunday, 28 March 2027
Easter Monday – Monday, 29 March 2027
King’s Birthday – Thursday, 17 June 2027
National Remembrance Day – Friday, 23 July 2027
National Repentance Day – Thursday, 26 August 2027
Independence Day – Thursday, 16 September 2027
Christmas Day – Saturday, 25 December 2027
Boxing Day – Sunday, 26 December 2027