King's Birthday
Nationwide public holiday in Papua New Guinea
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 June | Wednesday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 17 June | Thursday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Papua New Guinea.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Take Friday 18 June off and get 4 days in a row (Thu 17 Jun – Sun 20 Jun).
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Port Moresby around 17 June: high 31°C (87°F), low 21°C (70°F), rain on 19% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Port Moresby. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Thursday 17 June in Port Moresby: (MET Norway)
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King's Birthday in other countries
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
New Zealand
Niue
Norfolk Island
Pitcairn Islands
Solomon Islands
Tuvalu
Cayman Islands
Eswatini
Gibraltar
Lesotho
Montserrat
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.