Public Holidays in Panama, 2026
Panama observes 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026, 1 of which falls on the weekend. The table below lists every date the holiday calendar records.
- Public holidays
- 13
- On a weekend
- 1
- Regional only
- 0
- Business days 2026
- 249
Nationwide
Panama holiday calendar 2026
Dates marked nationwide are days off across Panama. Entries showing a region count, or an observance type, are not deducted from business day calculations.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 9 January 2026 | Friday | Martyr's Day | Nationwide |
| 16 February 2026 | Monday | Carnival | Nationwide |
| 17 February 2026 | Tuesday | Carnival | Nationwide |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 3 November 2026 | Tuesday | Separation Day | Nationwide |
| 4 November 2026 | Wednesday | Flag Day | Nationwide |
| 5 November 2026 | Thursday | Colon Day | Nationwide |
| 10 November 2026 | Tuesday | Shout in Villa de los Santos | Nationwide |
| 28 November 2026 | Saturday(weekend) | Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 8 December 2026 | Tuesday | Mother's Day | Nationwide |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Which holidays actually give a day off in 2026?
12 of Panama's 13 nationwide public holidays land on a working day in 2026, so those are the ones that shorten the working year. The remaining 1 fall on Saturday and Sunday: Independence Day (28 November 2026).
After removing weekends and holidays, 2026 leaves 249 business days in Panama.
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