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Public Holidays in Panama — 2026
Panama observes 13 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Nationwide | |
| Friday, January 9, 2026 | Martyr's Day | Nationwide | |
| Monday, February 16, 2026 | Carnival | Nationwide | |
| Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | Carnival | Nationwide | |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Nationwide | |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | Nationwide | |
| Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | Separation Day | Nationwide | |
| Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | Flag Day | Nationwide | |
| Thursday, November 5, 2026 | Colon Day | Colón Day | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | Shout in Villa de los Santos | Nationwide | |
| Saturday, November 28, 2026 | Independence Day | Nationwide | |
| Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | Mother's Day | Nationwide | |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 20 |
| February | 18 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 21 |
| May | 20 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 23 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 17 |
| December | 21 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Saturday, January 9, 2027 | Martyr's Day |
| Monday, February 8, 2027 | Carnival |
| Tuesday, February 9, 2027 | Carnival |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Labour Day |
| Wednesday, November 3, 2027 | Separation Day |
| Thursday, November 4, 2027 | Flag Day |
| Friday, November 5, 2027 | Colon Day |
| Wednesday, November 10, 2027 | Shout in Villa de los Santos |
| Sunday, November 28, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Wednesday, December 8, 2027 | Mother's Day |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.