Holidays in Papua New Guinea in 2025

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Papua New Guinea in 2025. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Papua New Guinea.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Papua New Guinea
January 1 2025, Wednesday
National
March Equinox Papua New Guinea
March 20 2025, Thursday
Seasonal
Good Friday Papua New Guinea
April 18 2025, Friday
National
Holy Saturday Papua New Guinea
April 19 2025, Saturday
National
Easter Sunday Papua New Guinea
April 20 2025, Sunday
Local holiday
Easter Monday Papua New Guinea
April 21 2025, Monday
National
Queen's Birthday Papua New Guinea
June 9 2025, Monday
National
June Solstice Papua New Guinea
June 21 2025, Saturday
Seasonal
National Remembrance Day Papua New Guinea
July 23 2025, Wednesday
National
National Day of Repentance Papua New Guinea
August 26 2025, Tuesday
National
Independence Day Papua New Guinea
September 16 2025, Tuesday
National
September Equinox Papua New Guinea
September 23 2025, Tuesday
Seasonal
December Solstice Papua New Guinea
December 22 2025, Monday
Seasonal
Christmas Day Papua New Guinea
December 25 2025, Thursday
National
Boxing Day Papua New Guinea
December 26 2025, Friday
National