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 |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | Saturday, August 15 | 2 days, 4 hours |
| National Day of Repentance | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) | Friday, August 28 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Janmashtami | Friday, September 04 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi | Monday, September 14 | 1 month |
| Independence Day | Wednesday, September 16 | 1 month |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Friday, October 02 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| First Day of Sharad Navratri | Sunday, October 11 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
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:
- Independence Day (IN) Sat, Aug 15, 2026 (2 days, 1 hour)
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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