Papua New Guinea has a total of 16 holidays in 2017. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday Date Details
New Year's Day
Sunday, January 1, 2017 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
March Equinox
Monday, March 20, 2017 March Equinox in Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby)
Good Friday
Friday, April 14, 2017 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday
Saturday, April 15, 2017 Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 16, 2017 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Monday, April 17, 2017 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday
Monday, June 12, 2017 The Queen's birthday, also known as the Queen's Official Birthday, is celebrated in many Commonwealth countries around the world. It is a public holiday in countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and Gibraltar, although on different dates.
June Solstice
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 June Solstice in Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby)
General Election Day
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 General Election Day is a public holiday in Papua New Guinea
National Remembrance Day
Sunday, July 23, 2017 National Remembrance Day is a public holiday in Papua New Guinea
National Day of Repentance
Saturday, August 26, 2017 National Day of Repentance is a public holiday in Papua New Guinea
Independence Day
Saturday, September 16, 2017 Independence Day is a public holiday in Papua New Guinea
September Equinox
Friday, September 22, 2017 September Equinox in Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby)
December Solstice
Thursday, December 21, 2017 December Solstice in Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby)
Christmas Day
Monday, December 25, 2017 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day
Tuesday, December 26, 2017 Boxing Day is a public holiday in Papua New Guinea
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