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Public holidays in Papua New Guinea, 2029
Holiday dates13vs 2028: +1
2029 is an estimate: calculated from current rules and subject to future changes and one-off holidays.
On weekdays9not on the weekend
On the weekend4weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days6
World rank116 / 245median 13 days
All public holidays in 2029
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2029 | Mon | New Year's Day |
| Feb 26, 2029 | Mon | Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare Remembrance Day |
| Mar 30, 2029 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 1, 2029 | Sun (weekend) | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 2, 2029 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| Jun 17, 2029 | Sun (weekend) | King's Birthday |
| Jul 23, 2029 | Mon | Papua New Guinea Remembrance Day |
| Aug 26, 2029 | Sun (weekend) | National Repentance Day |
| Aug 27, 2029 | Mon | National Repentance Day (observed) |
| Sep 16, 2029 | Sun (weekend) | Independence Day |
| Sep 17, 2029 | Mon | Independence Day (observed) |
| Dec 25, 2029 | Tue | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2029 | Wed | Boxing Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2029
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2028 – Jan 1, 2029 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
| Feb 24, 2029 – Feb 26, 2029 | 3 days | Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare Remembrance Day |
| Mar 30, 2029 – Apr 2, 2029 | 4 days | Good Friday・Easter Sunday・Easter Monday |
| Jul 21, 2029 – Jul 23, 2029 | 3 days | Papua New Guinea Remembrance Day |
| Aug 25, 2029 – Aug 27, 2029 | 3 days | National Repentance Day・National Repentance Day (observed) |
| Sep 15, 2029 – Sep 17, 2029 | 3 days | Independence Day・Independence Day (observed) |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2028
- + Independence Day (observed)
- + National Repentance Day (observed)
- − Papua New Guinea Remembrance Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2029 →
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.