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Papua New Guinea · 2026

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Independence Day

Wednesday · 16 Sep 2026 · Public

Today

DateHolidayTypeShops shut?

New Year's Day

Nationwide

PublicShut 03Apr

Good Friday

Nationwide

PublicShut 04Apr

Holy Saturday

Nationwide

PublicShut 05Apr

Easter Sunday

Nationwide

PublicShut 06Apr

Easter Monday

Nationwide

PublicShut 08Jun

Queen's Birthday

Nationwide

PublicShut 23Jul

Remembrance Day

Nationwide

PublicShut 26Aug

Repentance Day

Nationwide

PublicShut 16Sep

Independence Day

Nationwide

PublicShut 25Dec

Christmas Day

Nationwide

PublicShut 26Dec

St. Stephen's Day

Boxing Day · Nationwide

● Public most things closed · ● Bank banks only · ● Regional some areas · ● School term dates

What these days actually mean

Observance, business closures and transport impact for the next few dates.

Independence Day

16 Sep 2026

Public

Observance: The national day: parades, flags, official ceremonies and, in most places, fireworks after dark.
Business: Government offices and banks closed; retail varies by country.
Transport: Route closures around parades and heavy crowding around evening displays.

Christmas Day

25 Dec 2026

Public

Observance: The central Christian winter feast; in most countries the household gathering matters more than the church service.
Business: Near-total closure of retail, offices and banks. Expect the preceding afternoon to shut early too.
Transport: Skeleton or suspended services in many countries. Book intercity travel well ahead.

Boxing Day

26 Dec 2026

Public

Observance: The day after Christmas — traditionally for visiting, sport fixtures and, more recently, the sales.
Business: A bank holiday, but large retailers open for discount trading in many countries.
Transport: Limited early services; shopping districts get very crowded from mid-morning.