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Panama
Total 17 public holidays

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Holiday List

January

2 holidays

01

Thursday

New Year's Day

Public holiday

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

Public holiday

Martyrs' Day is a national holiday in Panama

01/09/2026

February

5 holidays

14

Saturday

Carnival

Commemoration

Carnival is a observance in Panama

02/14/2026

15

Sunday

Carnival

Commemoration

Carnival is a observance in Panama

02/15/2026

16

Monday

Carnival / Shrove Monday

Public holiday

Carnival / Shrove Monday is a common local holiday in Panama

02/16/2026

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Tuesday

Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day

Public holiday

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

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Wednesday

Carnival / Ash Wednesday

Public holiday

Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches.

02/18/2026

April

1 holidays

04

Saturday

Holy Saturday

Public holiday

Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.

04/04/2026

May

1 holidays

01

Friday

Labor Day

Public holiday

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

05/01/2026

August

1 holidays

15

Saturday

Foundation of Old Panama City

Public holiday

Foundation of Old Panama City is a common local holiday in Panama

08/15/2026

November

5 holidays

03

Tuesday

Independence Day

Public holiday

Independence Day is a national holiday in Panama

11/03/2026

04

Wednesday

National Symbols Day

Public holiday

National Symbols Day is a national holiday in Panama

11/04/2026

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Thursday

Colón Day

Public holiday

Colón Day is a national holiday in Panama

11/05/2026

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Tuesday

Shout in Villa de los Santos

Public holiday

Shout in Villa de los Santos is a national holiday in Panama

11/10/2026

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Saturday

Independence from Spain

Public holiday

Independence from Spain is a national holiday in Panama

11/28/2026

December

4 holidays

08

Tuesday

Mother's Day

Public holiday

Mother's Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.

12/08/2026

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Sunday

National Day of Mourning

Public holiday

National Day of Mourning is a national holiday in Panama

12/20/2026

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Thursday

Christmas Eve

Public holiday

Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.

12/24/2026

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Thursday

New Year's Eve

Public holiday

New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.

12/31/2026