Long weekends in Papua New Guinea, 2026.
Papua New Guinea, 2026: 7 long weekends. 3 cost no leave at all, and 6 days of leave add the other 4, for 28 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 3 April to 6 April: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday)
- 6 June to 8 June: 3 days off, no leave needed (Queen's Birthday)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day, Boxing Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 23 July to 26 July: 4 days off, take Fri 24 Jul as leave (Remembrance Day)
- 22 August to 26 August: 5 days off, take Mon 24 Aug and Tue 25 Aug as leave (Repentance Day)
- 12 September to 16 September: 5 days off, take Mon 14 Sept and Tue 15 Sept as leave (Independence Day)
Public holidays in Papua New Guinea, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Saturday 4 April | Holy Saturday |
| Sunday 5 April | Easter Sunday |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Monday 8 June | Queen's Birthday |
| Thursday 23 July | Remembrance Day |
| Wednesday 26 August | Repentance Day |
| Wednesday 16 September | Independence Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Saturday 26 December | Boxing Day (St. Stephen's Day) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Papua New Guinea in 2026?
Papua New Guinea has 3 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 4 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Papua New Guinea in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Papua New Guinea have in 2026?
Papua New Guinea has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 8 of them fall on a weekday.