Public holidays in Panama, 2026
12 public holidays, 10 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Panama drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Separation Day (from Columbia) on Tuesday 3 November.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 9 January | Martyrs' Day | Friday |
| 17 February | Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 3 November | Separation Day (from Columbia) | Tuesday |
| 5 November | Colón Day | Thursday |
| 10 November | Primer Grito de Independencia | Tuesday |
| 28 November | Independence Day | Saturday |
| 8 December | Mother's Day | Tuesday |
| 20 December | National Mourning Day | Sunday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Panama have in 2026?
12 nationwide public holidays, 10 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Panama?
Separation Day (from Columbia), on Tuesday 3 November 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.