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Independence Day in Papua New Guinea

Thursday16September 2027

Independence Day is a public holiday in Papua New Guinea.

In 2026 it falls on Wednesday 16 September; in 2027 on Thursday 16 September.

The date is fixed, so only the weekday changes from year to year.

106 other countries in our calendar also have Independence Day as a public holiday.

Dates, 2025 to 2028

YearDateWeekdayNote
202516 SeptemberTuesday
202616 SeptemberWednesday
202716 SeptemberThursday
202816 SeptemberSaturday weekend

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