Back to country calendar
Public Holiday
Nationwide
Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare Remembrance Day
Thursday, February 26, 2026
February 2026
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
Holiday selected
🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Varies
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
4-Day Block
THU
26
Holiday
FRI
27
Bridge Day
SAT
28
Weekend
SUN
01
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on February 27
📣 Traveler notes
Papua New Guinea is an independent state situated in the eastern portion of the tropical island of New Guinea, along with several smaller offshore islands.
- January 1: New Year's Day
- Easter (Gregorian calendar)
- June 8: Queen's Birthday
- July 23: Remembrance Day
- August 26: National Day of Repentance
- A friendly handshake is appropriate for greetings, but note that direct eye contact may not always be interpreted as respectful. Always obtain explicit consent before photographing individuals.
About this holiday
This list compiles national days of mourning since 2020 and excludes annual remembrance events. Unofficial or region-specific mourning periods are indicated in gray.