Panama Public Holidays 2026
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· 30 days away
Confirmed — source checked · Public holiday
Upcoming holidays
- Colon DayConfirmed — source checked
- Los Santos Uprising DayConfirmed — source checked
- Independence DayConfirmed — source checked
13 public-holiday entries across 13 dates
13 recorded confirmed
0 estimated / awaiting confirmation
2 weekend dates
Saturday/Sunday comparison
Using this calendar
The Labour Code defines compulsory rest days; automatic bridge-day transfers were repealed, while Sunday substitution remains rule-dependent.
13 public-holiday occurrences are stored; 0 are provisional.
2026 holiday calendar
Public-holiday entries are listed below. Bank, office and school coverage is incomplete; an unmarked institution is not necessarily open. Optional-holiday coverage has not been established.
Martyrs' Day
Confirmed — source checkedCarnival Tuesday
Confirmed — source checkedGood Friday
Confirmed — source checkedLabour Day
Confirmed — source checkedSeparation Day
Confirmed — source checkedColon Day
Confirmed — source checkedLos Santos Uprising Day
Confirmed — source checkedIndependence Day
Confirmed — source checkedMother's Day
Confirmed — source checkedNational Mourning Day
Confirmed — source checkedNational Mourning Day
Confirmed — source checkedChristmas Day
Confirmed — source checkedLong-weekend planner
Assumption: Saturday and Sunday are non-working days, plus the listed public holidays. This is your planning assumption, not a universal legal workweek. Employer schedules may differ. Only supported holiday dates are included.
- 3 consecutive days9 January 2026 – 11 January 2026Martyrs' Day + selected weekend · Source review may be pending
- 3 consecutive days3 April 2026 – 5 April 2026Good Friday + selected weekend · Source review may be pending
- 3 consecutive days1 May 2026 – 3 May 2026Labour Day + selected weekend · Source review may be pending
- 3 consecutive days19 December 2026 – 21 December 2026National Mourning Day + selected weekend · Source review may be pending
- 3 consecutive days25 December 2026 – 27 December 2026Christmas Day + selected weekend · Source review may be pending
Official sources and date status
Recorded confirmation and independent source review are shown separately. An institution-specific notice does not establish closure for every employer or school.
www.mitradel.gob.pa
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
Confirmed by the current official calendar or governing rule. The Labour Code defines compulsory rest days; automatic bridge-day transfers were repealed, while Sunday substitution remains rule-dependent.
www.mitradel.gob.pa
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
Confirmed by the current official calendar or governing rule. The Labour Code defines compulsory rest days; automatic bridge-day transfers were repealed, while Sunday substitution remains rule-dependent.
www.mitradel.gob.pa
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
Confirmed by the current official calendar or governing rule. The Labour Code defines compulsory rest days; automatic bridge-day transfers were repealed, while Sunday substitution remains rule-dependent.
www.mitradel.gob.pa
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
Confirmed by the current official calendar or governing rule. The Labour Code defines compulsory rest days; automatic bridge-day transfers were repealed, while Sunday substitution remains rule-dependent.
www.mitradel.gob.pa
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
Confirmed by the current official calendar or governing rule. The Labour Code defines compulsory rest days; automatic bridge-day transfers were repealed, while Sunday substitution remains rule-dependent.
www.mitradel.gob.pa
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
Confirmed by the current official calendar or governing rule. The Labour Code defines compulsory rest days; automatic bridge-day transfers were repealed, while Sunday substitution remains rule-dependent.
www.mitradel.gob.pa
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
Confirmed by the current official calendar or governing rule. The Labour Code defines compulsory rest days; automatic bridge-day transfers were repealed, while Sunday substitution remains rule-dependent.
www.mitradel.gob.pa
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
Confirmed by the current official calendar or governing rule. The Labour Code defines compulsory rest days; automatic bridge-day transfers were repealed, while Sunday substitution remains rule-dependent.
www.mitradel.gob.pa
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
Confirmed by the current official calendar or governing rule. The Labour Code defines compulsory rest days; automatic bridge-day transfers were repealed, while Sunday substitution remains rule-dependent.
www.mitradel.gob.pa
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
Confirmed by the current official calendar or governing rule. The Labour Code defines compulsory rest days; automatic bridge-day transfers were repealed, while Sunday substitution remains rule-dependent.
www.mitradel.gob.pa
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
Confirmed by the current official calendar or governing rule. The Labour Code defines compulsory rest days; automatic bridge-day transfers were repealed, while Sunday substitution remains rule-dependent.
www.mitradel.gob.pa
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
Confirmed by the current official calendar or governing rule. The Labour Code defines compulsory rest days; automatic bridge-day transfers were repealed, while Sunday substitution remains rule-dependent.
www.mitradel.gob.pa
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
Confirmed by the current official calendar or governing rule. The Labour Code defines compulsory rest days; automatic bridge-day transfers were repealed, while Sunday substitution remains rule-dependent.
Offices
The Labour Code defines compulsory rest days; automatic bridge-day transfers were repealed, while Sunday substitution remains rule-dependent.
Banks
Bank opening and payment-system cut-offs can differ from the general public calendar; confirm with the relevant bank.
Schools
This page is a public-holiday calendar, not a school-term calendar. Use the education authority for term breaks.
Practical planning
Use confirmed dates for bookings and recheck provisional, lunar, royal or exceptional dates after the annual official notice.
Frequently asked questions
What is covered?
The Labour Code defines compulsory rest days; automatic bridge-day transfers were repealed, while Sunday substitution remains rule-dependent.
Are all dates confirmed?
13 public-holiday occurrences are stored; 0 are provisional. Future and announcement-dependent dates can change.
Are local closures included?
Only nationwide full-day public closures are counted unless an entry is explicitly labelled restricted, substitute or additional.
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