Puerto Rico Public Holidays 2025
Puerto Rico observes 21 public holidays in 2025. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
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All holidays in 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 6 | Monday | Epiphany | Public |
| Jan 13 | Monday | Birthday of Eugenio María de Hostos | Public |
| Jan 20 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Public |
| Feb 14 | Friday | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Feb 17 | Monday | Washington's Birthday | Public |
| Feb 18 | Tuesday | Birthday of Luis Muñoz Marín | Public |
| Mar 2 | Sunday | American Citizenship Day | Public |
| Mar 22 | Saturday | Emancipation Day | Public |
| Apr 15 | Tuesday | Tax Day | Observance |
| Apr 16 | Wednesday | Birthday of José de Diego | Public |
| Apr 20 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 23 | Wednesday | Administrative Professionals Day | Observance |
| May 11 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 26 | Monday | Memorial Day | Public |
| Jun 15 | Sunday | Father's Day | Observance |
| Jun 19 | Thursday | Juneteenth | Public |
| Jul 4 | Friday | Independence Day | Public |
| Jul 21 | Monday | Birthday of Don Luis Muñoz Rivera | Public |
| Jul 25 | Friday | Puerto Rico Constitution Day | Public |
| Jul 27 | Sunday | Birthday of Dr. José Celso Barbosa | Public |
| Sep 1 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| Oct 13 | Monday | Columbus Day | Public |
| Oct 31 | Friday | Halloween | Observance |
| Nov 11 | Tuesday | Veterans Day | Public |
| Nov 19 | Wednesday | Discovery of Puerto Rico | Public |
| Nov 27 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Public |
| Nov 28 | Friday | Day after Thanksgiving Day | Observance |
| Dec 24 | Wednesday | Christmas Eve | Optional |
| Dec 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Wednesday | New Year's Eve | Observance |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Puerto Rico
Public holidays in Puerto Rico are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Puerto Rico have in 2025?
- Puerto Rico has 21 nationwide public holidays in 2025, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Puerto Rico?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Puerto Rico close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.
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