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Papua New Guinea School Holidays 2026

School holiday dates for all regions

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School holidays in Papua New Guinea for 2026 are listed in full on this page, broken down by region. In Papua New Guinea, school holidays follow a single national pattern, so the same dates apply across all 21 regions of the country. Altogether pupils are off for roughly 135 days across the 2026 school year. Select your region below to see precise start and end dates for the winter, spring, summer and autumn breaks.

National Capital District

Pupils in National Capital District get 135 days off in 2026; the main summer holiday falls between 1 November and 31 January.

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🎒 National Capital District — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Mid-Year Holidays
14.07.2026 - 11.08.2026
Summer Holidays
01.11.2026 - 31.01.2027

Chimbu

In 2026, Chimbu schedules 135 days of holiday, the longest being summer from 1 November to 31 January.

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🎒 Chimbu — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Mid-Year Holidays
14.07.2026 - 11.08.2026
Summer Holidays
01.11.2026 - 31.01.2027

Central

Central has 135 days of school holiday in 2026, with the summer break running 1 November–31 January.

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🎒 Central — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Mid-Year Holidays
14.07.2026 - 11.08.2026
Summer Holidays
01.11.2026 - 31.01.2027

East New Britain

Pupils in East New Britain get 135 days off in 2026; the main summer holiday falls between 1 November and 31 January.

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🎒 East New Britain — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Mid-Year Holidays
14.07.2026 - 11.08.2026
Summer Holidays
01.11.2026 - 31.01.2027

Eastern Highlands

Pupils in Eastern Highlands get 135 days off in 2026; the main summer holiday falls between 1 November and 31 January.

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🎒 Eastern Highlands — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Mid-Year Holidays
14.07.2026 - 11.08.2026
Summer Holidays
01.11.2026 - 31.01.2027

East Sepik

East Sepik has 135 days of school holiday in 2026, with the summer break running 1 November–31 January.

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🎒 East Sepik — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Mid-Year Holidays
14.07.2026 - 11.08.2026
Summer Holidays
01.11.2026 - 31.01.2027

Enga

Pupils in Enga get 135 days off in 2026; the main summer holiday falls between 1 November and 31 January.

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🎒 Enga — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Mid-Year Holidays
14.07.2026 - 11.08.2026
Summer Holidays
01.11.2026 - 31.01.2027

Gulf

Pupils in Gulf get 135 days off in 2026; the main summer holiday falls between 1 November and 31 January.

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🎒 Gulf — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Mid-Year Holidays
14.07.2026 - 11.08.2026
Summer Holidays
01.11.2026 - 31.01.2027

Hela

Pupils in Hela get 135 days off in 2026; the main summer holiday falls between 1 November and 31 January.

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🎒 Hela — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Mid-Year Holidays
14.07.2026 - 11.08.2026
Summer Holidays
01.11.2026 - 31.01.2027

Jiwaka

In 2026, Jiwaka schedules 135 days of holiday, the longest being summer from 1 November to 31 January.

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🎒 Jiwaka — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Mid-Year Holidays
14.07.2026 - 11.08.2026
Summer Holidays
01.11.2026 - 31.01.2027

Manus

Manus has 135 days of school holiday in 2026, with the summer break running 1 November–31 January.

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🎒 Manus — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Mid-Year Holidays
14.07.2026 - 11.08.2026
Summer Holidays
01.11.2026 - 31.01.2027

Madang

In 2026, Madang schedules 135 days of holiday, the longest being summer from 1 November to 31 January.

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🎒 Madang — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Mid-Year Holidays
14.07.2026 - 11.08.2026
Summer Holidays
01.11.2026 - 31.01.2027

Milne Bay

In 2026, Milne Bay schedules 135 days of holiday, the longest being summer from 1 November to 31 January.

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🎒 Milne Bay — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Mid-Year Holidays
14.07.2026 - 11.08.2026
Summer Holidays
01.11.2026 - 31.01.2027

New Ireland

New Ireland has 135 days of school holiday in 2026, with the summer break running 1 November–31 January.

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🎒 New Ireland — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Mid-Year Holidays
14.07.2026 - 11.08.2026
Summer Holidays
01.11.2026 - 31.01.2027

Northern

In 2026, Northern schedules 135 days of holiday, the longest being summer from 1 November to 31 January.

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🎒 Northern — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Mid-Year Holidays
14.07.2026 - 11.08.2026
Summer Holidays
01.11.2026 - 31.01.2027

Sandaun

In 2026, Sandaun schedules 135 days of holiday, the longest being summer from 1 November to 31 January.

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🎒 Sandaun — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Mid-Year Holidays
14.07.2026 - 11.08.2026
Summer Holidays
01.11.2026 - 31.01.2027

Southern Highlands

In 2026, Southern Highlands schedules 135 days of holiday, the longest being summer from 1 November to 31 January.

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🎒 Southern Highlands — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Mid-Year Holidays
14.07.2026 - 11.08.2026
Summer Holidays
01.11.2026 - 31.01.2027

West New Britain

West New Britain has 135 days of school holiday in 2026, with the summer break running 1 November–31 January.

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🎒 West New Britain — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Mid-Year Holidays
14.07.2026 - 11.08.2026
Summer Holidays
01.11.2026 - 31.01.2027

Western

Pupils in Western get 135 days off in 2026; the main summer holiday falls between 1 November and 31 January.

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🎒 Western — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Mid-Year Holidays
14.07.2026 - 11.08.2026
Summer Holidays
01.11.2026 - 31.01.2027

Western Highlands

In 2026, Western Highlands schedules 135 days of holiday, the longest being summer from 1 November to 31 January.

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🎒 Western Highlands — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Mid-Year Holidays
14.07.2026 - 11.08.2026
Summer Holidays
01.11.2026 - 31.01.2027

Bougainville

In 2026, Bougainville schedules 135 days of holiday, the longest being summer from 1 November to 31 January.

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🎒 Bougainville — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 12.04.2026
Mid-Year Holidays
14.07.2026 - 11.08.2026
Summer Holidays
01.11.2026 - 31.01.2027