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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Remembrance Day
Thursday, July 23, 2026
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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
4-Day Block
THU
23
Holiday
FRI
24
Bridge Day
SAT
25
Weekend
SUN
26
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on July 24
📣 Traveler notes
Papua New Guinea is an independent state on the eastern part of the world's largest tropical island, New Guinea, and includes 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 customary when interacting with locals. Avoid prolonged eye contact, as this may be considered disrespectful. Always seek permission before photographing people. Treat all local people with respect.
About this holiday
The content provides general facts about Papua New Guinea and specifies dates for remembrance ceremonies.