The dates may change but here are the Public Holidays, School Exams, Term Holidays and Cultural Shows as seen in the past years. You may have to confirm the PNG public holiday dates when the National Gazette 2024 comes out.
Check out the 2024 Gazetted Public Holiday PDF file here and download it!
As for the Terms holiday, check out the Department of Education website or this post for the latest term holidays and examination dates.
For cultural shows and events in Papua New Guinea, please visit the organisers' website, and Facebook pages or contact them directly if you are planning a trip.
PNG Public Holidays, School Term Holidays and Cultural Show Dates |
Public Holidays in PNG
- New Year's Day 1 January
- Good Friday 19 April
- Easter 21 April
- Queen's Birthday 10 June
- National Remembrance Day 23 July
- Repentance Day 26 August
- Independence Day 16 September
- Christmas Day 25 December
- Boxing Day December 26 December
Papua New Guinea School Holidays
Here are the term months and holidays to take note of. Refer to the Department of Education website or check this article for the latest updates on term dates and holidays
School Holidays Month Duration
- Term 1 Holiday April 1 week
- Term 2 Holiday July 2 weeks
- Term 3 Holiday Sep 1 week)
- Term 4 Holiday Dec Christmas Holiday
PNG National Examinations
The national examinations in Papua New Guinea fall in the following months:
EXAMINATION MONTH
- Grade 10 Written Expression Exam June
- Grade 12 Written Expression Exam August
- Grade 10 Major Examinations October
- Grade 12 Major Examinations October
- Grade 8 Examination October
The school year ends early in December 2024
PNG Cultural Shows and Dates
SHOWS & FESTIVALS MONTH
- Tumbuna Festival Tour May
- Mask Festival, East New Britain July
- Crocodile Festival, Sepik Region August
- Mount Hagen Festival/Show August
- Kalam Festival, Simbai September
- Goroka Show September
- Kutubu Kundu & Digaso Festival September
- Morobe Show October
- Huhu War Canoe Festival October
- Kenu & Kundu Festival November
- Karimui Show November
Public Holidays, School Exams, Term Holidays and Cultural Shows 2024
If you are planning to visit the cultural event in the provinces, check with the local tour operators and guide before booking your trips.
You can check the latest examination dates and school term dates at the PNG education department's website. The private school terms are different, so check with your local schools to confirm the dates.