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Papua New Guinea Holidays 2026

Complete list of public holidays, festivals, and observances in Papua New Guinea — with dates you can plan travel, work, and events around.

Looking up Papua New Guinea public holidays 2026? This page lists 11 dated entries across the year (public, festival, religious, and observance). Use the month cards below for a quick scan, or open the interactive calendar for Google Calendar–style day markers. TimeVent also links related worldwide events and live clocks for cities in Papua New Guinea.

11Dates listed
3Public holidays
4Festivals / religious
2026Calendar year
Public Festival Religious Observance

January holidays in Papua New Guinea

  • New Year's Day public

March holidays in Papua New Guinea

  • International Women's Day observance

May holidays in Papua New Guinea

  • Labour Day / May Day public

September holidays in Papua New Guinea

  • Independence Day public

October holidays in Papua New Guinea

  • United Nations Day observance
  • Halloween festival

November holidays in Papua New Guinea

  • All Saints' Day religious
  • Veterans / Remembrance Day observance
  • Thanksgiving (US — 4th Thu approx 2026) festival

December holidays in Papua New Guinea

  • Christmas Day religious
  • New Year's Eve observance

About Papua New Guinea holidays

How many public holidays are there in Papua New Guinea in 2026?

TimeVent lists 11 holiday and observance dates for Papua New Guinea in 2026, including about 3 public / national holidays and 4 festival or religious dates. Lunar dates may be approximate — always confirm with local authorities for banking or travel.

Where can I see Papua New Guinea holidays on a calendar?

Open the Papua New Guinea 2026 calendar for month grids with colour-coded markers, or stay on this page for a month-by-month list.

Does this include religious and festival dates?

Yes. Entries are tagged as public, festival, religious, or observance so you can scan what matters for travel, schools, and business planning.

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