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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Papua New Guinea Remembrance Day (observed)
Monday, July 24, 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
🛋️ 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.