2026 Puerto Rico Holidays
Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for Puerto Rico, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.
Total Holidays
Holidays in 2026
Busiest Month
4 holidays
This Month
Holidays this month
About Puerto Rico holidays in 2026
In 2026, Puerto Rico observes a variety of holidays, including national celebrations, historical commemorations, and days honoring significant figures. The year begins with several holidays in January, including New Year's Day, Three Kings Day, and observances for Eugenio María de Hostos and Martin Luther King, Jr. July is also a busy month, featuring Independence Day, Puerto Rico Constitution Day, and a birthday commemoration. The year concludes with Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in December.
Holiday Distribution by Month
Holiday dates
| Date | Day | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 6, 2026 | Tuesday | Three Kings Day / Epiphany |
| January 12, 2026 | Monday | Birthday of Eugenio María de Hostos |
| January 19, 2026 | Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February 16, 2026 | Monday | Presidents' Day |
| February 18, 2026 | Wednesday | Birthday of Luis Muñoz Marín |
| March 22, 2026 | Sunday | Emancipation Day |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 20, 2026 | Monday | Birthday of José de Diego |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Memorial Day |
| July 3, 2026 | Friday | Independence Day |
| July 20, 2026 | Monday | Birthday of Don Luis Muñoz Rivera |
| July 25, 2026 | Saturday | Puerto Rico Constitution Day |
| July 27, 2026 | Monday | Birthday of Dr. José Celso Barbosa |
| September 7, 2026 | Monday | Labour Day |
| October 12, 2026 | Monday | Columbus Day |
| November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Veterans Day |
| November 19, 2026 | Thursday | Discovery of Puerto Rico |
| November 26, 2026 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day |
| December 24, 2026 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Planning around Puerto Rico holidays in 2026
- Many holidays are observed nationwide.
- Several holidays honor historical figures and local leaders.
- Check the selected year for specific dates.
- Some holidays fall on weekdays, while others may occur on weekends.
Holiday patterns in 2026
Puerto Rico's holiday calendar shows a notable concentration of observances in the first month of the year, followed by a quieter February and March. April and May see a couple of holidays each, with a lull in June before a significant cluster of four holidays in July. The latter part of the year features a more distributed pattern, with single holidays in September and October, followed by a busier November with three observances, and concluding with two holidays in December.
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