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Is today a public holiday in Panama?

No
Today is a normal Saturday in Panama. The next public holiday is Separation Day (from Columbia) on Tuesday 3 November 2026, in 17 days.
Saturday 17 October 2026, America/Panama time
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Is tomorrow a public holiday in Panama?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Panama.

Next public holiday in Panama

Separation Day (from Columbia) on Tuesday 3 November 2026, in 17 days. The last one was Labour Day on 1 May 2026.

Upcoming public holidays in Panama

HolidayDateWhen
Separation Day (from Columbia)Tuesday 3 November 2026in 17 days
Colón DayThursday 5 November 2026in 19 days
Primer Grito de IndependenciaTuesday 10 November 2026in 24 days
Independence DaySaturday 28 November 2026in 42 days
Mother's DayTuesday 8 December 2026in 52 days
National Mourning DaySunday 20 December 2026in 64 days

Public holidays in Panama in 2026

Panama has 13 public holidays in 2026. 2 fall on a weekend. 8 are still ahead.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
9 January 2026FridayMartyrs' Day
17 February 2026TuesdayShrove Tuesday
3 April 2026FridayGood Friday
1 May 2026FridayLabour Day
3 November 2026TuesdaySeparation Day (from Columbia)
5 November 2026ThursdayColón Day
10 November 2026TuesdayPrimer Grito de Independencia
28 November 2026SaturdayweekendIndependence Day
8 December 2026TuesdayMother's Day
20 December 2026SundayweekendNational Mourning Day
21 December 2026MondayNational Mourning Day (substitute day)substitute
25 December 2026FridayChristmas Day

Long weekends in Panama in 2026

These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.

National Mourning Day (substitute day): Mon 21 DecemberChristmas Day: Fri 25 December

Public holidays in Panama in 2027

Panama has 13 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.

Questions people ask about holidays in Panama

Is today a public holiday in Panama?

No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Panama, not a public holiday.

Is tomorrow a public holiday in Panama?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Panama.

What is the next public holiday in Panama?

The next public holiday in Panama is Separation Day (from Columbia) on Tuesday 3 November 2026, in 17 days.

How many public holidays does Panama have in 2026?

Panama has 13 public holidays in 2026. 2 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 8 are still to come this year.

Does Panama move a holiday that falls on a weekend?

Yes, at least in some cases. Substitute days off are listed above and marked "substitute".

Which years are covered?

2025 to 2028. Years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028.

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