The calendar below maps out Papua New Guinea's 2026 holidays month by month, combining national public holidays with regional school breaks. Across the year, 9 national public holidays are highlighted, with 6 landing on weekdays. The same school holiday dates apply across all 21 regions, adding up to about 135 days this year. The first marked day is New Year's Day (1 January) and the last is Boxing Day (26 December). Each coloured day in the calendar links to its public holiday or school break.