New Year's Day is a public holiday in Papua New Guinea, observed on January 1, 2026. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayNew Year's Day
Local NameNew Year's Day
DateJanuary 1, 2026
CountryPG flag Papua New Guinea
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Year's Day in Papua New Guinea?
New Year's Day falls on January 1, 2026 in Papua New Guinea.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Papua New Guinea. It is observed nationwide.
What is New Year's Day called locally?
In Papua New Guinea, New Year's Day is known as "New Year's Day".

All Public Holidays in Papua New Guinea PG flag

DateHolidayType
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public
2026-04-04 Holy Saturday Public
2026-04-05 Easter Sunday Public
2026-04-06 Easter Monday Public
2026-06-08 Queen's Birthday Public
2026-07-23 Remembrance Day Public
2026-08-26 Repentance Day Public
2026-09-16 Independence Day Public
2026-12-25 Christmas Day Public
2026-12-26 Boxing Day Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public
2026-04-04 Holy Saturday Public
2026-04-05 Easter Sunday Public
2026-04-06 Easter Monday Public

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