Panama Public Holidays 2026
12 public holidays and 250 business days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | Año Nuevo | Day off |
| Fri, Jan 9 | Día de los Mártires Caídos en la Gesta Patriótica | Day off |
| Mon, Feb 16 | Carnaval | observance |
| Tue, Feb 17 | Carnaval | Day off |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Viernes Santo | Day off |
| Fri, May 1 | Día del Trabajador | Day off |
| Tue, Nov 3 | Día de la Separación (de Colombia) | Day off |
| Wed, Nov 4 | Día de la Bandera | observance |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Día de Colón | Day off |
| Tue, Nov 10 | Primer Grito de Independencia | Day off |
| Sat, Nov 28 | Día de la Independencia | Day off |
| Tue, Dec 8 | Día de la Madre | Day off |
| Sun, Dec 20 | Día de Duelo Nacional | Day off |
| Mon, Dec 21 | Día de Duelo Nacional (día sustituto) observed | Day off |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Navidad | Day off |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 2 | 31 |
| February | 19 | 1 | 28 |
| March | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| April | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| May | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| June | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| July | 23 | 0 | 31 |
| August | 21 | 0 | 31 |
| September | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| October | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| November | 18 | 3 | 30 |
| December | 20 | 3 | 31 |
| Total | 250 | 11 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026 in Panama?
There are 250 business days in 2026 in Panama, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 12 public holidays.
How many public holidays does Panama have in 2026?
Panama has 12 public holidays (days off) in 2026, starting with Año Nuevo on Thursday, January 1, 2026.