Easter Sunday

Name: Easter Sunday (Papua New Guinea)
Start: 2027-03-28
End: 2027-03-28
Location: Papua New Guinea

Nationwide public holiday in Papua New Guinea

Next Easter Sunday

Sunday, 28 March 2027

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Dates

Year	Date	Weekday	Notes
2026	5 April	Sunday	Nationwide
2027	28 March	Sunday	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

Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar is a 4-day weekend with no leave needed.

Plan more breaks with the leave planner.

Typical weather in Port Moresby around 28 March: high 29°C (83°F), low 23°C (73°F), rain on 59% of days.

Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Port Moresby. Past averages, not a forecast.

About Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is the central feast of the Christian year. Its date is calculated from the first full moon after the spring equinox. Western churches use the Gregorian calendar and most Orthodox churches the Julian calendar for this calculation, so they often celebrate Easter on different Sundays, although the dates sometimes coincide.

Traditions

Christians attend church services, and families come together for a festive meal. Decorated eggs are a common symbol of the day, and many countries have their own special breads, cakes and egg games associated with Easter.

Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.

Coming up next in Papua New Guinea

Easter Monday

Monday, 29 March 2027