United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Papua New Guinea
United Kingdom High Commission in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Papua New Guinean and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Burns Night | Sunday, January 25 | 2 days, 10 hours |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, February 18 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| St. David's Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Mothering Sunday | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| St Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Papua New Guinea?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Papua New Guinea including and Port Moresby.
2 - Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Citizens of Papua New Guinea (holders of regular passports) can travel to United Kingdom for 6 months without having to apply or obtain a British visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Papua New Guinea?
The British representative offices in Papua New Guinea will be closed in observance of the following Papua New Guinean and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Burns Night (GB) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (2 days, 7 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Papua New Guinea
London, United Kingdom time is 10:00 hours behind Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea