Panama Public Holidays List 2026
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Panama year 2026
New Year's Day (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Martyr's Day (09 Jan) : Martyr's Day is a national holiday in Panama
Carnival (14 Feb) : Carnival is a observance in Panama
Carnival (15 Feb) : Carnival is a observance in Panama
Carnival / Shrove Monday (16 Feb) : Carnival / Shrove Monday is a common local holiday in Panama
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day (17 Feb) : Shrove Tuesday is a religious holiday before the fasting period of Lent. It is celebrated by eating pancakes and holding Carnival parades.
Carnival / Ash Wednesday (18 Feb) : Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches.
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Panama (Panama)
Maundy Thursday (02 Apr) : Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Good Friday (03 Apr) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday (04 Apr) : Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday (05 Apr) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Labor Day / May Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Panama (Panama)
Foundation of Old Panama City (15 Aug) : Foundation of Old Panama City is a common local holiday in Panama
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Panama (Panama)
Independence Day (03 Nov) : Independence Day is a national holiday in Panama
National Symbols Day (04 Nov) : National Symbols Day is a national holiday in Panama
Colón Day (05 Nov) : Colón Day is a national holiday in Panama
Shout in Villa de los Santos (10 Nov) : Shout in Villa de los Santos is a national holiday in Panama
Independence from Spain (28 Nov) : Independence from Spain is a national holiday in Panama
Mother's Day (08 Dec) : Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
National Day of Mourning (20 Dec) : National Day of Mourning is a national holiday in Panama
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Panama (Panama)
Christmas Eve (24 Dec) : Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve (31 Dec) : New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.