King's Birthday
Monday, June 1, 2026
In Papua New Guinea, the King of the United Kingdom’s Birthday is an official public holiday. It occurs on the second Monday of June rather than on King Charles III’s actual birthday, on 14 November. In 2026, King’s Birthday falls on Monday 8 June. The holiday will be on Thursday 10 June in 2027. The main celebration in the U.K., where the King’s official birthday is on a Saturday in June will be close to the official celebration in PNG but not quite the same date. There are sometimes official celebrations at hotels in Port Moresby, and some people will be knighted for their public service if they make the King’s Birthday Honours List. But much of the day is filled with sports matches, fireworks displays, and other celebrations and events. And many will be off work, and all the public schools will be closed down.
History
But much of the day is filled with sports matches, fireworks displays, and other celebrations and events This observance marks an important moment in history, observed annually as a day of reflection and commemoration.
How It's Celebrated
In Papua New Guinea, the King of the United Kingdom’s Birthday is an official public holiday. The holiday will be on Thursday 10 June in 2027. The main celebration in the U. , where the King’s official birthday is on a Saturday in June will be close to the official celebration in PNG but not quite t