Public Holidays in Panama
Panama observes 10 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in Panama
- Separation Day (from Columbia)Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Primer Grito de IndependenciaTuesday, November 10, 2026
- Independence DaySaturday, November 28, 2026
- Mother's DayTuesday, December 8, 2026
- Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
2026 at a glance
Nationwide day off (public holiday)No general day off (bank / optional / observance)
January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 9 | Friday | Martyrs' Day | Public |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Shrove Monday | Observance |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| Nov 3 | Tuesday | Separation Day (from Columbia) | Public |
| Nov 10 | Tuesday | Primer Grito de Independencia | Public |
| Nov 28 | Saturday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Mother's Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026