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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare Remembrance Day
Friday, February 26, 2027
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🏪 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
3-Day Block
FRI
26
Holiday
SAT
27
Weekend
SUN
28
Weekend
3-day weekend (February 26 – February 28)
📣 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.