Holidays and Observances in Papua New Guinea in 2026
List of restricted, gazetted, season, public, government, national, regional, statutory, local, optional, bank, and observance holidays for Papua New Guinea in 2026
| date | name | type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan, 2026 (Thu) | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| 21 Mar, 2026 (Sat) | March Equinox | Season |
| 3 Apr, 2026 (Fri) | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| 4 Apr, 2026 (Sat) | Holy Saturday | Public Holiday |
| 5 Apr, 2026 (Sun) | Easter Sunday | Public Holiday |
| 6 Apr, 2026 (Mon) | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| 17 Jun, 2026 (Wed) | King's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 21 Jun, 2026 (Sun) | June Solstice | Season |
| 23 Jul, 2026 (Thu) | National Remembrance Day | Public Holiday |
| 26 Aug, 2026 (Wed) | National Day of Repentance | Public Holiday |
| 16 Sep, 2026 (Wed) | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| 23 Sep, 2026 (Wed) | September Equinox | Season |
| 22 Dec, 2026 (Tue) | December Solstice | Season |
| 25 Dec, 2026 (Fri) | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| 26 Dec, 2026 (Sat) | Boxing Day | Public Holiday |