Public Holidays in Panama 2026
13 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Panama's public holiday calendar is especially concentrated in November, when several independence and national-symbol anniversaries occur within a few weeks.
Panama Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 9 | Friday | Martyrs' Day |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Carnival Tuesday |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| Nov 3 | Tuesday | Separation Day |
| Nov 4 | Wednesday | Flag Day |
| Nov 5 | Thursday | Colón Day |
| Nov 10 | Tuesday | Los Santos Uprising Day |
| Nov 28 | Saturday | Independence from Spain |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Mother's Day |
| Dec 20 | Sunday | National Mourning Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
The table lists national holidays and excludes municipal patron-saint days.
November Patriotic Month 2026
Separation Day, Flag Day, Colón Day, Los Santos Uprising Day and Independence from Spain make November the country's main civic holiday month.
Holiday Rules in Panama
Carnival Tuesday and Good Friday move each year. Fixed holidays can generate observed-day arrangements under Panamanian labour rules.
Panama Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Martyrs' Day is 9 January.
- November contains five major patriotic dates.
- Mother's Day is a public holiday on 8 December.
- Panama remains on UTC−5 year-round.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Panama Independence Day?
Independence from Spain is celebrated on 28 November, while Separation Day from Colombia is 3 November.
Why are there so many holidays in November?
Panama's key independence and nation-building anniversaries cluster in November.
Is Mother's Day a public holiday?
Yes. 8 December is a national public holiday.
Does Panama use daylight saving time?
No. Panama remains on UTC−5.
Sources & methodology
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Official Gazette material confirming 2026 national/festive closure dates used by a public authority.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: official government, gazette or statutory material is used first. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.