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Public holidays in Papua New Guinea, 2027
Holiday dates12vs 2026: +1
On weekdays9not on the weekend
On the weekend3weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days5
World rank167 / 245median 14 days
All public holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| Feb 26, 2027 | Fri | Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare Remembrance Day |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Mar 28, 2027 | Sun (weekend) | Easter Sunday |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| Jun 17, 2027 | Thu | King's Birthday |
| Jul 23, 2027 | Fri | Papua New Guinea Remembrance Day |
| Aug 26, 2027 | Thu | National Repentance Day |
| Sep 16, 2027 | Thu | Independence Day |
| Dec 25, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2027 | Sun (weekend) | Boxing Day |
| Dec 27, 2027 | Mon | Boxing Day (observed) |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2027
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 3, 2027 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
| Feb 26, 2027 – Feb 28, 2027 | 3 days | Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare Remembrance Day |
| Mar 26, 2027 – Mar 29, 2027 | 4 days | Good Friday・Easter Sunday・Easter Monday |
| Jul 23, 2027 – Jul 25, 2027 | 3 days | Papua New Guinea Remembrance Day |
| Dec 25, 2027 – Dec 27, 2027 | 3 days | Christmas Day・Boxing Day・Boxing Day (observed) |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2026
- + Boxing Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2027 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.