Papua New Guinea country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (JA)
📍 Papua New Guinea
Theme Independence Day 2027
Papua New Guinea is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Port Moresby, the national observance is Independence Day on 16 September, and the national colours are red and gold. Papua New Guinea became independent on 16 September 1975.
Capital and region (JA)
Port Moresby is the capital. Papua New Guinea sits in the Pacific time region, on the Pacific/Port_Moresby clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Thursday, 16 September 2027. Papua New Guinea became independent on 16 September 1975. Locally it is called Independence Day. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are red and gold. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Papua New Guinea?
The capital is Port Moresby.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Thursday, 16 September 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Papua New Guinea became independent on 16 September 1975.
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