Public holidays in Papua New Guinea 2027
Papua New Guinea has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
New Year's Day
Friday
Long weekendGood Friday
Friday
Long weekendHoly Saturday
Saturday
On the weekendEaster Sunday
Sunday
On the weekendEaster Monday
Monday
Long weekendQueen's Birthday
Monday
Long weekendRemembrance Day
Friday
Long weekendRepentance Day
Thursday
Independence Day
Thursday
Christmas Day
Saturday
On the weekendBoxing Day
Sunday · St. Stephen's Day
On the weekend
Working days off
7
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 11
- Regional
- 0
- On the weekend
- 4
- Long weekends
- 5
Papua New Guinea public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of Papua New Guinea’s 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 7 fall on a working day and 4 on the weekend. 5 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
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About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Papua New Guinea have in 2027?
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Papua New Guinea has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 7 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in Papua New Guinea in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in Papua New Guinea fall on a weekend in 2027?
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Holy Saturday (March 27), Easter Sunday (March 28), Christmas Day (December 25) and Boxing Day (December 26) fall on the weekend. Whether a substitute day is given depends on Papua New Guinea’s rules.
How many long weekends are there in Papua New Guinea in 2027?
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5 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Queen's Birthday and Remembrance Day.