Public holidays in Puerto Rico, 2026
21 public holidays, 18 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Puerto Rico drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 6 January | Epiphany | Tuesday |
| 12 January | Birthday of Eugenio María de Hostos | Monday |
| 19 January | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday |
| 16 February | Washington's Birthday | Monday |
| 18 February | Birthday of Luis Muñoz Marín | Wednesday |
| 2 March | American Citizenship Day | Monday |
| 22 March | Emancipation Day | Sunday |
| 16 April | Birthday of José de Diego | Thursday |
| 25 May | Memorial Day | Monday |
| 19 June | Juneteenth | Friday |
| 4 July | Independence Day | Saturday |
| 20 July | Birthday of Don Luis Muñoz Rivera | Monday |
| 25 July | Puerto Rico Constitution Day | Saturday |
| 27 July | Birthday of Dr. José Celso Barbosa | Monday |
| 7 September | Labour Day | Monday |
| 12 October | Columbus Day | Monday |
| 11 November | Veterans Day | Wednesday |
| 19 November | Discovery of Puerto Rico | Thursday |
| 26 November | Thanksgiving Day | Thursday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Puerto Rico have in 2026?
21 nationwide public holidays, 18 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Puerto Rico?
Veterans Day, on Wednesday 11 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.