How many days until Independence Day in Papua New Guinea?
Independence Day is a nationwide public holiday in Papua New Guinea. In 2027 it falls on a Thursday.
Independence Day dates in Papua New Guinea
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, 16 September 2026 | Nationwide |
| Thursday, 16 September 2027 | Nationwide |
Other countries with Independence Day
A nationwide public holiday with this name also appears in the calendars of: Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Costa Rica, Cuba, DR Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea and 62 more.
Frequently asked questions
When is Independence Day in Papua New Guinea?
Independence Day falls on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 and Thursday, 16 September 2027.
Is Independence Day a nationwide public holiday in Papua New Guinea?
Yes, Independence Day is a public holiday across the whole country.
Does Independence Day fall on a weekend?
Not in the years listed: Independence Day falls on a weekday in 2026, 2027.
Which public holiday in Papua New Guinea comes after Independence Day?
The next one is Christmas Day on Saturday, 25 December 2027.
How many days until Independence Day?
The live countdown at the top of this page shows the days and weeks left. It is calculated from your device's date.
More Papua New Guinea holidays
- New Year's Day
- Good Friday
- Holy Saturday
- Easter Sunday
- Easter Monday
- Queen's Birthday
- Remembrance Day
- Repentance Day
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day
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