Public holiday, observed nationwide
Next: September 16, 2026 (Wednesday)
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 16, 2025 | Tuesday |
| 2026 | September 16, 2026 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | September 16, 2027 | Thursday |
| IANA Zone | Abbreviation | UTC Offset | DST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific/Port_Moresby | PGT | UTC+10:00 | No |
| Pacific/Bougainville | BST | UTC+11:00 | No |
Independence Day falls on September 16, 2026 (Wednesday) in 2026.
Independence Day is a public holiday in Papua New Guinea.
Papua New Guinea spans 2 timezones: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00), Pacific/Bougainville (UTC+11:00).