Public Holiday Nationwide

Independence Day

Name: Independence Day
Start: 2028-09-16
End: 2028-09-16
Location: Papua New Guinea

Saturday, September 16, 2028

September 2028

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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

📣 Traveler notes

Papua New Guinea is an independent state situated on the eastern portion of the massive tropical island of New Guinea, encompassing numerous 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 customary greeting in many Melanesian cultures. Be mindful that direct eye contact may be considered disrespectful. Always seek explicit consent before photographing individuals.

About this holiday

PNG achieved independence on September 16, 1975, when the Papua New Guinea Independence Act 1975, originating in the Australian Parliament, concluded Australian sovereign and legislative authority over the territory.