Independence Day has already passed this year.
Monday, September 16, 2024
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, September 16, 2024
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 38
- Day of year
- 260
- Local time zone
- Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Currency
- PGK
Long-weekend planner
Independence Day falls on a Monday in 2024, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Papua New Guinea, Independence Day is on September 16, 2024 in 2024.
In 2024, Independence Day falls on a Monday.
Yes. Independence Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Papua New Guinea.
Independence Day was on September 16, 2024 and has already passed this year.
The next Independence Day in Papua New Guinea is on September 16, 2025.
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The Independence Day date for Papua New Guinea 2024 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.