India Embassy and Consulates in Papua New Guinea
India Consulate General in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of India may close on the following Papua New Guinean and Indian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of Durga Puja Festivities | Saturday, October 17 | 3 days, 10 hours |
| Dussehra | Tuesday, October 20 | 6 days, 10 hours |
| Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | Thursday, October 29 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Diwali/Deepavali | Sunday, November 08 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Bhai Duj | Wednesday, November 11 | 4 weeks |
| Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi) | Sunday, November 15 | 1 month |
| Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day | Tuesday, November 24 | 1 month, 1 week |
| First Day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 05 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Last day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 12 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many Indian Embassies/Consulates are there in Papua New Guinea?
India currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Papua New Guinea including and Port Moresby.
2 - Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for India?
Papua New Guinean citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into India. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of India in Papua New Guinea for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Indian embassies in Papua New Guinea?
The Indian representative offices in Papua New Guinea will be closed in observance of the following Papua New Guinean and Indian holidays in 2026/2024:
- First Day of Durga Puja Festivities (IN) Sat, Oct 17, 2026 (3 days, 7 hours)
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Time in India vs Papua New Guinea
New Delhi, India time is 5:30 hours behind Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea