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January
01
Thursday
New Year's Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
01/01/2026
09
Friday
Martyrs' Day
Martyrs' Day is a national holiday in Panama
01/09/2026
February
14
Saturday
Carnival
Carnival is a observance in Panama
02/14/2026
15
Sunday
Carnival
Carnival is a observance in Panama
02/15/2026
16
Monday
Carnival / Shrove Monday
Carnival / Shrove Monday is a common local holiday in Panama
02/16/2026
17
Tuesday
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day
Shrove Tuesday is a religious holiday before the fasting period of Lent. It is celebrated by eating pancakes and holding Carnival parades.
02/17/2026
18
Wednesday
Carnival / Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches.
02/18/2026
March
20
Friday
March Equinox
March Equinox in Panama (Panama)
03/20/2026
April
02
Thursday
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
04/02/2026
03
Friday
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
04/03/2026
04
Saturday
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
04/04/2026
05
Sunday
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
04/05/2026
May
01
Friday
Labor Day / May Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
05/01/2026
June
21
Sunday
June Solstice
June Solstice in Panama (Panama)
06/21/2026
August
15
Saturday
Foundation of Old Panama City
Foundation of Old Panama City is a common local holiday in Panama
08/15/2026
September
22
Tuesday
September Equinox
September Equinox in Panama (Panama)
09/22/2026
November
03
Tuesday
Independence Day
Independence Day is a national holiday in Panama
11/03/2026
04
Wednesday
National Symbols Day
National Symbols Day is a national holiday in Panama
11/04/2026
05
Thursday
Colón Day
Colón Day is a national holiday in Panama
11/05/2026
10
Tuesday
Shout in Villa de los Santos
Shout in Villa de los Santos is a national holiday in Panama
11/10/2026
28
Saturday
Independence from Spain
Independence from Spain is a national holiday in Panama
11/28/2026
December
08
Tuesday
Mother's Day
Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
12/08/2026
20
Sunday
National Day of Mourning
National Day of Mourning is a national holiday in Panama
12/20/2026
21
Monday
December Solstice
December Solstice in Panama (Panama)
12/21/2026
24
Thursday
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
12/24/2026
25
Friday
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
12/25/2026
31
Thursday
New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
12/31/2026