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Calendar December 2026 & Moon Phases
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Public Holidays in Papua New Guinea 2026
| Date | Week | Public Holidays | Type |
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| January 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | National |
| February 26, 2026 | Thu | Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare Remembrance Day | National |
| April 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday | National |
| April 5, 2026 | Sun | Easter Sunday | National |
| April 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday | National |
| June 17, 2026 | Wed | King's Birthday | National |
| July 23, 2026 | Thu | Papua New Guinea Remembrance Day | National |
| August 26, 2026 | Wed | National Repentance Day | National |
| September 16, 2026 | Wed | Independence Day | National |
| December 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | National |
| December 26, 2026 | Sat | Boxing Day | National |
About Public Holidays in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea, one of the most culturally diverse nations on Earth with over 800 languages, celebrates a holiday year that reflects both its Christian faith and its extraordinary tribal heritage. Independence Day on September 16, marked by the national Haus Tambaran celebrations, anchors the civic calendar, while Remembrance Day honours the nation's role in the Pacific War. Christmas and Easter are observed with unique local traditions, and the country's famous sing-sing festivals — where tribes gather in full traditional dress — are its most distinctive cultural expression.
In December 2026 there are 2 public holidays: Christmas Day, Boxing Day. In 2026, Papua New Guinea observes 11 public holidays including 11 national, of which 2 fall on a weekend.
Sports Events in Papua New Guinea 2026
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