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Observance · not a public holiday in Papua New Guinea

World Book Day

World Book Day 2026 in Papua New Guinea is observed on Thursday, 23 April 2026.

World Book Day is not an official public holiday in Papua New Guinea — it's a widely observed day (date shown is when Papua New Guinea observes it), but offices and schools stay open. See Papua New Guinea's official public holidays →
Thursday, 23 April 2026
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DateThursday, 23 April 2026
StatusNot a public holiday in Papua New Guinea
Time until89 days ago
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World Book Day is a public holiday in Papua New Guinea. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.

History & origin

World Book Day is officially observed as a public holiday in Papua New Guinea. We are building out a longer history & traditions section for this holiday. In the meantime, the calendar below shows World Book Day's date across multiple years and how it interacts with the country's long-weekend opportunities.

Traditions & customs

World Book Day observance varies by community and region within Papua New Guinea. Government offices, banks, and schools are typically closed.

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Frequently asked questions

When is World Book Day 2026 in Papua New Guinea?

World Book Day 2026 in Papua New Guinea is observed on Thursday, 23 April 2026.

Is World Book Day a public holiday in Papua New Guinea?

No. World Book Day is marked in Papua New Guinea as a widely observed day, but it is not an official public holiday — workplaces and schools stay open.

How many days until World Book Day?

The countdown above shows the exact days, hours and minutes remaining. The year-by-year list below has World Book Day's date in the surrounding years.

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