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Holiday Calendar
Holidays in 2026 — Papua New Guinea
Official public holidays and observances for Papua New Guinea in 2026, presented in an easy-to-scan table.
| Date | Local Name | English Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
|
January 1, 2026
Thursday
|
New Year's Day | New Year's Day | Public |
|
April 3, 2026
Friday
|
Good Friday | Good Friday | Public |
|
April 4, 2026
Saturday
|
Holy Saturday | Holy Saturday | Public |
|
April 5, 2026
Sunday
|
Easter Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
|
April 6, 2026
Monday
|
Easter Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
|
June 8, 2026
Monday
|
Queen's Birthday | Queen's Birthday | Public |
|
July 23, 2026
Thursday
|
Remembrance Day | Remembrance Day | Public |
|
August 26, 2026
Wednesday
|
Repentance Day | Repentance Day | Public |
|
September 16, 2026
Wednesday
|
Independence Day | Independence Day | Public |
|
December 25, 2026
Friday
|
Christmas Day | Christmas Day | Public |
|
December 26, 2026
Saturday
|
St. Stephen's Day | Boxing Day | Public |