Holidays & Time

Puerto Rico Public Holidays 2026

Puerto Rico observes 21 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.

2026 at a glance

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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

DateDayHolidayType
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year's DayPublic
Jan 6TuesdayEpiphanyPublic
Jan 12MondayBirthday of Eugenio María de HostosPublic
Jan 19MondayMartin Luther King Jr. DayPublic
Feb 14SaturdayValentine's DayObservance
Feb 16MondayWashington's BirthdayPublic
Feb 18WednesdayBirthday of Luis Muñoz MarínPublic
Mar 2MondayAmerican Citizenship DayPublic
Mar 22SundayEmancipation DayPublic
Apr 5SundayEaster SundayObservance
Apr 15WednesdayTax DayObservance
Apr 16ThursdayBirthday of José de DiegoPublic
Apr 22WednesdayAdministrative Professionals DayObservance
May 10SundayMother's DayObservance
May 25MondayMemorial DayPublic
Jun 19FridayJuneteenthPublic
Jun 21SundayFather's DayObservance
Jul 3FridayIndependence Day (substitute day)Public
Jul 4SaturdayIndependence DayPublic
Jul 20MondayBirthday of Don Luis Muñoz RiveraPublic
Jul 25SaturdayPuerto Rico Constitution DayPublic
Jul 27MondayBirthday of Dr. José Celso BarbosaPublic
Sep 7MondayLabour DayPublic
Oct 12MondayColumbus DayPublic
Oct 31SaturdayHalloweenObservance
Nov 11WednesdayVeterans DayPublic
Nov 19ThursdayDiscovery of Puerto RicoPublic
Nov 26ThursdayThanksgiving DayPublic
Nov 27FridayDay after Thanksgiving DayObservance
Dec 24ThursdayChristmas EveOptional
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayPublic
Dec 31ThursdayNew Year's EveObservance

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 2026?
Puerto Rico has 21 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
What is the next public holiday in Puerto Rico?
The next public holiday in Puerto Rico is Birthday of Don Luis Muñoz Rivera on July 20, 2026.
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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