Good to know: When a Panama holiday falls on a Sunday, the next Monday is the paid day off. Carnival Monday and November 4 are off for government offices only, though many private firms also close.
"Day off" means a day off by law for private-sector workers. "Optional" means widely observed, but the law does not require private employers to close. The US column shows whether US federal offices are off that day too.
Panama holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Status | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's DayAño Nuevo | Day off | Off too |
| Fri, Jan 9 | Martyrs' DayDía de los Mártires | Day off | Works |
| Mon, Feb 16 | Carnival MondayLunes de Carnaval | Optional | Off too |
| Tue, Feb 17 | Carnival TuesdayMartes de Carnaval | Day off | Works |
| Wed, Feb 18 | Ash WednesdayMiércoles de Ceniza | Optional | Works |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good FridayViernes Santo | Day off | Works |
| Fri, May 1 | Labor DayDía del Trabajador | Day off | Works |
| Tue, Nov 3 | Separation DaySeparación de Panamá de Colombia | Day off | Works |
| Wed, Nov 4 * | Flag DayDía de los Símbolos Patrios | Optional | Works |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Colón DayDía de Colón | Day off | Works |
| Tue, Nov 10 | Shout of Independence in Villa de Los SantosPrimer Grito de Independencia de la Villa de Los Santos | Day off | Works |
| Sat, Nov 28 | Independence DayIndependencia de Panamá de España | Day off | Weekend |
| Tue, Dec 8 | Mother's DayDía de las Madres | Day off | Works |
| Mon, Dec 21 | National Day of Mourning (moved from Sunday Dec 20)Día de Duelo Nacional | Day off | Works |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas DayNavidad | Day off | Off too |
Panama holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Status | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1 | New Year's DayAño Nuevo | Day off | Off too |
| Sat, Jan 9 | Martyrs' DayDía de los Mártires | Day off | Weekend |
| Mon, Feb 8 * | Carnival MondayLunes de Carnaval | Optional | Works |
| Tue, Feb 9 | Carnival TuesdayMartes de Carnaval | Day off | Works |
| Fri, Mar 26 | Good FridayViernes Santo | Day off | Works |
| Sat, May 1 | Labor DayDía del Trabajador | Day off | Weekend |
| Wed, Nov 3 | Separation DaySeparación de Panamá de Colombia | Day off | Works |
| Thu, Nov 4 * | Flag DayDía de los Símbolos Patrios | Optional | Works |
| Fri, Nov 5 | Colón DayDía de Colón | Day off | Works |
| Wed, Nov 10 | Shout of Independence in Villa de Los SantosPrimer Grito de Independencia de la Villa de Los Santos | Day off | Works |
| Mon, Nov 29 | Independence Day (moved from Sunday Nov 28)Independencia de Panamá de España | Day off | Works |
| Wed, Dec 8 | Mother's DayDía de las Madres | Day off | Works |
| Mon, Dec 20 | National Day of MourningDía de Duelo Nacional | Day off | Works |
| Sat, Dec 25 | Christmas DayNavidad | Day off | Weekend |
* The official calendar for this year is not out yet. We update the date when it is.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Panama have in 2026?
Panama has 12 national holidays in 2026 that are days off by law. 11 of them fall Monday to Friday. 3 more days are widely observed but not required for private employers.
Which Panama holidays fall on US workdays in 2026?
9: Martyrs' Day (Fri, Jan 9), Carnival Tuesday (Tue, Feb 17), Good Friday (Fri, Apr 3), Labor Day (Fri, May 1), Separation Day (Tue, Nov 3), Colón Day (Thu, Nov 5), Shout of Independence in Villa de Los Santos (Tue, Nov 10), Mother's Day (Tue, Dec 8) and National Day of Mourning (Mon, Dec 21). Your team in Panama is off on these days while US federal offices work.
How many public holidays does Panama have in 2027?
Panama has 12 national holidays in 2027 that are days off by law. 9 of them fall Monday to Friday. 2 more days are widely observed but not required for private employers.
Which Panama holidays fall on US workdays in 2027?
8: Carnival Tuesday (Tue, Feb 9), Good Friday (Fri, Mar 26), Separation Day (Wed, Nov 3), Colón Day (Fri, Nov 5), Shout of Independence in Villa de Los Santos (Wed, Nov 10), Independence Day (Mon, Nov 29), Mother's Day (Wed, Dec 8) and National Day of Mourning (Mon, Dec 20). Your team in Panama is off on these days while US federal offices work.
Which days in Panama are widely observed but not legal days off?
In 2027: Carnival Monday (Mon, Feb 8) and Flag Day (Thu, Nov 4). Many people take these days off, but the law does not require private employers to close.
General information, not legal advice. Check with local counsel or your payroll provider.
Sources: Labor Code Art. 46-49 (holidays; Sunday holiday moves to Monday), via La Estrella · Ley 291 de 2022: Dec 20 National Day of Mourning, mandatory rest day · Decreto Ejecutivo 3 de 2026 (Gaceta Oficial 30441): public offices closed Feb 16 and 18 · Latinex 2026 market holiday calendar (cross-check) · US OPM federal holidays. Checked October 8, 2026.