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Public holidays in Papua New Guinea, 2028
Holiday dates12vs 2027: +0
2028 is an estimate: calculated from current rules and subject to future changes and one-off holidays.
On weekdays5not on the weekend
On the weekend7weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days4
World rank153 / 245median 13 days
All public holidays in 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | New Year's Day |
| Feb 26, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare Remembrance Day |
| Apr 14, 2028 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 16, 2028 | Sun (weekend) | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 17, 2028 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| Jun 17, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | King's Birthday |
| Jul 23, 2028 | Sun (weekend) | Papua New Guinea Remembrance Day |
| Jul 24, 2028 | Mon | Papua New Guinea Remembrance Day (observed) |
| Aug 26, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | National Repentance Day |
| Sep 16, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | Independence Day |
| Dec 25, 2028 | Mon | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2028 | Tue | Boxing Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2028
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2028 – Apr 17, 2028 | 4 days | Good Friday・Easter Sunday・Easter Monday |
| Jul 22, 2028 – Jul 24, 2028 | 3 days | Papua New Guinea Remembrance Day・Papua New Guinea Remembrance Day (observed) |
| Dec 23, 2028 – Dec 26, 2028 | 4 days | Christmas Day・Boxing Day |
| Dec 30, 2028 – Jan 1, 2029 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2027
- + Papua New Guinea Remembrance Day (observed)
- − Boxing Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2028 →
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.