Panama National and public holidays

In Panama, public and national holidays are key for expats. They impact when government offices open. Know these days to plan your move and enjoy Panama's culture.

National holiday
The next Official holidays in Panama
01 May
Labor Day

Upcoming Official holidays in Panama

2024

DateDay of the weekBank holiday
May 1WednesdayLabor Day / May Day 
Nov 3SundayIndependence Day  
Nov 5TuesdayColon Day
Nov 10SundayShout in Villa de los Santos
Nov 28ThursdayIndependence from Spain 
Dec 8SundayMother Day
Dec 24TuesdayChristmas Eve
Dec 25WednesdayChristmas Day
Dec 26ThursdayChristmas Day observed
Dec 31TuesdayNew Year’s Eve

2025

DateDay of the weekBank holiday
Jan 1WednesdayNew Year’s Day
Jan 9ThursdayMartyr´s Day
Feb 18TuesdayCarnival/Shrove Tuesday 
Apr 02WednesdayGood Friday 
Apr 03ThursdayHoly Saturday
May 1ThursdayLabor Day / May Day 
Nov 3MondayIndependence Day  
Nov 5WednesdayColon Day
Nov 10MondayShout in Villa de los Santos
Nov 28Friday Independence from Spain 
Dec 8MondayMother Day
Dec 24WednesdayChristmas Eve
Dec 25ThursdayChristmas Day
Dec 26FridayChristmas Day observed
Dec 31WednesdayNew Year’s Eve

2026

DateDay of the weekBank holiday
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year’s Day
Jan 9FridayMartyr´s Day
Feb 18WednesdayCarnival/Shrove Tuesday 
Apr 02ThursdayGood Friday 
Apr 03FridayHoly Saturday
May 1FridayLabor Day / May Day 
Nov 3TuesdayIndependence Day  
Nov 5FridayColon Day
Nov 10TuesdayShout in Villa de los Santos
Nov 28SaturdayIndependence from Spain 
Dec 8TuesdayMother Day
Dec 24ThursdayChristmas Eve
Dec 25FridayChristmas Day
Dec 26SaturdayChristmas Day observed
Dec 31ThursdayNew Year’s Eve

In Panama, when a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday becomes a day off. This is to ensure the continuity of rest days.

For legal reference, this is stipulated in the Labor Code of Panama, specifically in Article 46 which outlines the observance of national holidays and the adjustment of rest days when these coincide with Sundays.

Previous Official Holidays in Panama

2024

DateDay of the weekBank holiday
Jan 1MondayNew Year’s Day
Jan 9TuesdayMartyr´s Day
Feb 18SundayCarnival/Shrove Tuesday 
Observance
The next observance holidays in Panama
04 Apr
Easter Day

Upcoming observance holidays in Panama

2024

DateDay of the weekBank holiday
Apr 04ThursdayEaster Day

2025

DateDay of the weekBank holiday
Feb 15FridayCarnival
Feb 16SaturdayCarnival
Apr 04FridayEaster Day

2026

DateDay of the weekBank holiday
Feb 15SaturdayCarnival
Feb 16SundayCarnival
Apr 04SaturdayEaster Day

In Panama, «observance holidays» refer to dates recognized for their cultural, historical, or social significance, but not necessarily public holidays with mandatory time off.

On February 15th and 16th, Panama celebrates Carnival, a major festive event with parades and dances, especially vibrant in cities like Las Tablas and Penonomé.

April 4th is not traditionally noted as an observance holiday in Panama, so it may be a regular day without special observances.

Previous Official Holidays in Panama

2024

DateDay of the weekBank holiday
Feb 15ThursdayCarnival
Feb 16FridayCarnival
Local holidays
The next local holidays in Panama
15 Aug
Foundation of Old Panama City

Upcoming Local holidays in Panama

2024

DateDay of the weekBank holiday
Aug 15ThursdayFoundation of Old Panama City
Nov 04MondayFlag Day

2025

DateDay of the weekBank holiday
Feb 17SundayCarnival
Aug 15FridayFoundation of Old Panama City
Nov 04TuesdayFlag Day

2026

DateDay of the weekBank holiday
Feb 17MondayCarnival
Aug 15SaturdayFoundation of Old Panama City
Nov 04wednesdayFlag Day

In Panama, local holidays are observed in specific areas, impacting activities and services.

For instance, Carnival is primarily celebrated in Las Tablas, while the Foundation of Old Panama City is a significant event in Panama City.

Colon notably observes Flag Day, with each region having its unique traditions and closures during these times.

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