2020 in Papua New Guinea

Events in the year 2020 in Papua New Guinea.

Incumbents

 * Monarch: Elizabeth II
 * Governor-General: Bob Dadae
 * Prime Minister: James Marape

Provincial Governors

 * Central: Robert Agarobe
 * Chimbu: Micheal Dua Bogai
 * East New Britain: Nakikus Konga
 * East Sepik: Allan Bird
 * Enga: Peter Ipatas
 * Gulf: Chris Haiveta
 * Hela: Philip Undialu
 * Jikawa: William Tongamp
 * Madang: Peter Yama
 * Manus: Charlie Benjamin
 * Milne Bay: Sir John Luke Crittin, KBE
 * Morobe: Ginson Saonu
 * New Ireland: Julius Chan
 * Oro: Gary Juffa
 * Sandaun: Tony Wouwou
 * Southern Highlands: William Powl
 * West New Britain: Sasindran Muthuvel
 * Western: Taboi Awe Yoto
 * Western Highlands: Paias Wingti

Events

 * 20 March – The first case in of COVID-19 in the country was confirmed.
 * 30 January – All travelers from Asian countries were banned and the border with Indonesia was closed in order to slow the spread of the virus.

Deaths

 * 8 September – Benedict To Varpin, 84, Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Bereina (1979–1987) and Archbishop of Madang (1987–2001).