Panama Public Holidays 2026
January
February
Carnival
Carnival is a observance in Panama
Carnival / Shrove Monday
Carnival / Shrove Monday is a common local holiday in Panama
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.
Carnival / Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches.
March
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
May
Labor Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Labor Day / May Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Day off for Labor Day / May Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
November
Independence Day
Independence Day is a national holiday in Panama
National Symbols Day
National Symbols Day is a national holiday in Panama
Colón Day
Colón Day is a national holiday in Panama
Shout in Villa de los Santos
Shout in Villa de los Santos is a national holiday in Panama
Independence from Spain
Independence from Spain is a national holiday in Panama
Day off for Independence from Spain
Independence from Spain is a national holiday in Panama
December
Mother's Day
Mother's Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
National Day of Mourning
National Day of Mourning is a national holiday in Panama
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Day off for Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.