Public Holidays in Panama
Every public holiday in Panama for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Separation Day · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Panama public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 9 | Friday | Martyr's Day | Public |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Carnival | Public |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Carnival | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| Nov 3 | Tuesday | Separation Day | Public |
| Nov 4 | Wednesday | Flag Day | Public |
| Nov 5 | Thursday | Colón Day | Public |
| Nov 10 | Tuesday | Shout in Villa de los Santos | Public |
| Nov 28 | Saturday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Mother's Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Panama public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 9 | Saturday | Martyr's Day | Public |
| Feb 8 | Monday | Carnival | Public |
| Feb 9 | Tuesday | Carnival | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| Nov 3 | Wednesday | Separation Day | Public |
| Nov 4 | Thursday | Flag Day | Public |
| Nov 5 | Friday | Colón Day | Public |
| Nov 10 | Wednesday | Shout in Villa de los Santos | Public |
| Nov 28 | Sunday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 8 | Wednesday | Mother's Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
Panama public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 9 | Sunday | Martyr's Day | Public |
| Feb 28 | Monday | Carnival | Public |
| Feb 29 | Tuesday | Carnival | Public |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| Nov 3 | Friday | Separation Day | Public |
| Nov 4 | Saturday | Flag Day | Public |
| Nov 5 | Sunday | Colón Day | Public |
| Nov 10 | Friday | Shout in Villa de los Santos | Public |
| Nov 28 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 8 | Friday | Mother's Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
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About holidays in Panama
This page lists Panama's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Panama?
Panama has 13 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Panama?
Separation Day on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — 7 days away.
Are all holidays in Panama nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.