When are the next National holidays in Papua New Guinea?
Upcoming Holidays
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Christmas Day
Dec 25, . Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on ... -
Boxing Day
Dec 26, . The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was ... -
New Year's Day
Jan 1, . New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, ... -
National Remembrance Day
Feb 26, . Commemorates the life of Papua New Guinea’s longest-serving leader, who died in 2021. -
Good Friday
Apr 18, . Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of ... -
Holy Saturday
Apr 19, . Day before Easter and the last day of Holy Week. Commemorates the day that Jesus Christ's ...
List of Holidays in Papua New Guinea in 2024
| Day | Date | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | New Year's Day | |
| Monday | National Remembrance Day | |
| Friday | Good Friday | |
| Saturday | Holy Saturday | |
| Sunday | Easter Sunday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | |
| Monday | King Charles' Birthday | |
| Tuesday | National Remembrance Day | |
| Monday | National Repentance Day | |
| Monday | Independence Day | |
| Wednesday | Christmas Day | |
| Thursday | Boxing Day |
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Notes
- Public holidays in Papua New Guinea are regulated by the Public Holidays Act 1953, Chapter 321 of the Consolidated Legislation of Papua New Guinea.
- The Public Holidays Act says that if a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the next day will be declared a public holiday.
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