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Papua New Guinea Remembrance Day (observed)

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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
SAT 22 Weekend
SUN 23 Weekend
MON 24 Holiday

3-day weekend (July 22 – July 24)

📣 Traveler notes

Papua New Guinea is an independent nation located on the eastern part of the island of New Guinea, along with surrounding 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
  • Handshakes are customary greetings. In many Melanesian cultures, avoiding direct eye contact is considered a sign of respect. Always obtain explicit consent before taking photos of any person.

About this holiday

The Governor-General, appointed by the monarch (representing the King), is a key figure in Papua New Guinea's governance. Functions include appointing ministers, judges, and ambassadors, and issuing election writs.