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Public holidays in Panama in 2026
Panama has 13 public holidays in 2026. 2 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. November has the most with 4.
2026 public holiday dates in Panama
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 9 January 2026 | Friday | Martyrs' Day |
| 17 February 2026 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| 3 November 2026 | Tuesday | Separation Day (from Columbia) |
| 5 November 2026 | Thursday | Colón Day |
| 10 November 2026 | Tuesday | Primer Grito de Independencia |
| 28 November 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Independence Day |
| 8 December 2026 | Tuesday | Mother's Day |
| 20 December 2026 | Sundayweekend | National Mourning Day |
| 21 December 2026 | Monday | National Mourning Day (substitute day)substitute |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends in Panama in 2026
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
Martyrs' Day: Fri 9 JanuaryGood Friday: Fri 3 AprilLabour Day: Fri 1 MayNational Mourning Day (substitute day): Mon 21 DecemberChristmas Day: Fri 25 December
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026
Independence Day: Saturday 28 November 2026National Mourning Day: Sunday 20 December 2026