2026 in Papua New Guinea
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Events in the year 2026 in Papua New Guinea.
Incumbents
[edit]National government
[edit]Provincial Governors
[edit]- Central: Rufina Peter
- Chimbu: Micheal Dua Bogai
- East New Britain: Michael Marum
- East Sepik: Allan Bird
- Enga: Peter Ipatas
- Gulf: Chris Haiveta
- Hela: Philip Undialu
- Jiwaka: William Tongamp
- Madang: Peter Yama
- Manus: Charlie Benjamin
- Milne Bay: Sir John Luke Crittin, KBE
- Morobe: Ginson Saonu
- New Ireland: Sammy Missen
- Oro: Gary Juffa
- Sandaun: Tony Wouwou
- Southern Highlands: William Powl
- West New Britain: Sasindran Muthuvel
- Western: Taboi Awe Yoto
- Western Highlands: Wai Rapa
Events
[edit]- 14 April – Soldiers block several roads across Port Moresby, protesting the military's recent recruitment controversies.[1]
- 15 April – The government tightens security at military bases and imposes movement restrictions after a group of soldiers sets up roadblocks in Port Moresby to protest alleged irregularities in army recruitment linked to former defence minister Billy Joseph, who is under investigation.[2]
Holidays
[edit]Source:[3]
- 1 January – New Year's Day
- 26 February – Remembrance Day of the Late First Prime Minister
- 3 April – Good Friday
- 5 April – Easter Saturday
- 6 April – Easter Monday
- 17 June – King's Birthday
- 23 July – National Remembrance Day
- 26 August – Repentance Day
- 16 September – Independence Day
- 25 December – Christmas Day
- 26 December – Boxing Day
References
[edit]- ^ "Soldiers block off Murray Barracks". NBC PNG. Retrieved 2026-04-17.
- ^ "Papua New Guinea moves to quell soldiers' protest". Spacewar. Retrieved 2026-04-17.
- ^ "Papua New Guinea Public Holidays 2026". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
