Christmas Day in Papua New Guinea
In 2026, Christmas Day falls on Friday, 25 December 2026.
Photo by Thomas Kelley on UnsplashUpdated 16 Jul 2026
About Christmas Day
Christmas Day is a major public holiday in Papua New Guinea, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. The day is marked by church services, family gatherings, and festive communal meals. It is a time for sharing gifts and maintaining close social and religious bonds within communities.
Christmas Day dates in Papua New Guinea
Observance dates for Christmas Day across a 10-year window (2023-2031).
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25 Dec 2023 | Monday | Christmas Day |
| 2024 | 25 Dec 2024 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| 2025 | 25 Dec 2025 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
| 2026This year | 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 2027 | 25 Dec 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| 2028 | 25 Dec 2028 | Monday | Christmas Day |
| 2029 | 25 Dec 2029 | Tuesday | Christmas Day |
| 2030 | 25 Dec 2030 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| 2031 | 25 Dec 2031 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
25 Dec 2023
Monday · Christmas Day
25 Dec 2024
Wednesday · Christmas Day
25 Dec 2025
Thursday · Christmas Day
25 Dec 2026
Friday · Christmas Day
25 Dec 2027
Saturday · Christmas Day
25 Dec 2028
Monday · Christmas Day
25 Dec 2029
Tuesday · Christmas Day
25 Dec 2030
Wednesday · Christmas Day
25 Dec 2031
Thursday · Christmas Day
