Papua New Guinea has a total of 17 holidays in 2018. 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
Monday, January 1, 2018 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
March Equinox
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 March Equinox in Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby)
Good Friday
Friday, March 30, 2018 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday
Saturday, March 31, 2018 Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Monday, April 2, 2018 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday
Monday, June 11, 2018 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
Thursday, June 21, 2018 June Solstice in Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby)
National Remembrance Day
Monday, July 23, 2018 National Remembrance Day is a public holiday in Papua New Guinea
National Day of Repentance
Sunday, August 26, 2018 National Day of Repentance is a public holiday in Papua New Guinea
National Day of Repentance observed
Monday, August 27, 2018 National Day of Repentance is a public holiday in Papua New Guinea
Independence Day
Sunday, September 16, 2018 Independence Day is a public holiday in Papua New Guinea
Day off for Independence Day
Monday, September 17, 2018 Independence Day is a public holiday in Papua New Guinea
September Equinox
Sunday, September 23, 2018 September Equinox in Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby)
December Solstice
Friday, December 21, 2018 December Solstice in Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby)
Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 25, 2018 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day
Wednesday, December 26, 2018 Boxing Day is a public holiday in Papua New Guinea
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