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2026 Panama Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for Panama, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

13

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

November

5 holidays

This Month

0

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Separation Day

130 days away

About Panama holidays in 2026

In 2026, Panama observes a variety of national holidays, religious observances, and days of historical significance. The year begins with New Year's Day and Martyr's Day in January, followed by Carnival celebrations in February. Religious holidays include Good Friday in April. Labour Day is observed in May. The latter part of the year is marked by a significant cluster of holidays in November, commemorating key events in Panama's history, including Separation Day, Flag Day, Colon Day, and the Shout in Villa de los Santos, culminating in Independence Day. The year concludes with Mother's Day in December and Christmas Day.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 9, 2026FridayMartyr's Day
February 16, 2026MondayCarnival
February 17, 2026TuesdayCarnival
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
November 3, 2026TuesdaySeparation Day
November 4, 2026WednesdayFlag Day
November 5, 2026ThursdayColon Day
November 10, 2026TuesdayShout in Villa de los Santos
November 28, 2026SaturdayIndependence Day
December 8, 2026TuesdayMother's Day
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day

Planning around Panama holidays in 2026

  • Observe the concentration of holidays in November, which may affect business operations.
  • Note that Carnival is a two-day event, often impacting the days immediately preceding Ash Wednesday.
  • Be aware of the proximity of several holidays in late November.
  • Check the specific dates for religious observances, as they can vary.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Panama's holiday calendar in 2026 shows a distinct pattern with significant clusters at the beginning and end of the year. January and February feature early observances, including national and festive holidays. After a quieter period in the spring and early summer, the calendar becomes notably busy in November, with five distinct holidays commemorating national history and independence. The year concludes with two widely observed holidays in December.

The distribution highlights a concentration of national and historical commemorations in the final two months of the year, particularly November. This contrasts with a more dispersed pattern in the earlier months, with single holidays marking the start of the year, religious observances, and labor recognition.

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