Holidays in Panama in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Panama in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Panama.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Panama January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Martyr's Day | Panama January 9 2026, Friday |
National |
| Carnival | Panama February 14 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Carnival | Panama February 15 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Carnival / Shrove Monday | Panama February 16 2026, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Panama February 17 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Panama February 18 2026, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| March Equinox | Panama March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Maundy Thursday | Panama April 2 2026, Thursday |
Local holiday, Christian |
| Good Friday | Panama April 3 2026, Friday |
National |
| Holy Saturday | Panama April 4 2026, Saturday |
Local holiday, Christian |
| Easter Sunday | Panama April 5 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Labor Day / May Day | Panama May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| June Solstice | Panama June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Foundation of Old Panama City | Panama August 15 2026, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| September Equinox | Panama September 22 2026, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
| Independence Day | Panama November 3 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| Flag Day | Panama November 4 2026, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| Colon Day | Panama November 5 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Shout in Villa de los Santos | Panama November 10 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| Independence from Spain | Panama November 28 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Mother's Day | Panama December 8 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| December Solstice | Panama December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | Panama December 24 2026, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| Christmas Day | Panama December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | Panama December 31 2026, Thursday |
Local holiday |
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