Public holidays
🇵🇦Panama 2026
Public holidays
13
in 2026
Next holiday
Separation Day
in 141d
Long weekends
5
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
1
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
Colon Day
Thursday · Colón Day
in 143d Public
Shout in Villa de los Santos
Tuesday
in 148d Public
Independence Day
Saturday
in 166d Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API
About public holidays in Panama
In 2026, Panama has 13 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is November, with 5. 6 months have no public holiday at all.
There are 5 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 1 holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Labour Day (May 1) to Separation Day (November 3): 186 days.
The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is Christmas Day (December 25).
Long weekends in 2026
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Martyr's Day
January 9 · Friday
Carnival
February 16 · Monday
Good Friday
April 3 · Friday
Labour Day
May 1 · Friday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Panama have in 2026?+
Panama has 13 official public holidays in 2026, with November being the busiest month (5).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Panama?+
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Panama in 2026?+
5 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in Panama?+
1 holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday: Independence Day (November 28).