Independence Day has already passed this year.
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, September 16, 2021
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 37
- Day of year
- 259
- Local time zone
- Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Currency
- PGK
Long-weekend planner
Independence Day falls on a Thursday in 2021. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Papua New Guinea, Independence Day is on September 16, 2021 in 2021.
In 2021, Independence Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. Independence Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Papua New Guinea.
Independence Day was on September 16, 2021 and has already passed this year.
The next Independence Day in Papua New Guinea is on September 16, 2022.
Other public holidays in Papua New Guinea 2021
View all Papua New Guinea holidays in 2021 →About these dates
The Independence Day date for Papua New Guinea 2021 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.