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Public holidays in Panama 2026
The following is a complete list of public holidays in Panama. Public holidays when all residents have time off from work are often called red days. This list contains red days, but also public holidays that are only celebrated without time off from work and school.
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| Holiday name | Date | Holiday type | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | January 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 549 days |
| Martyrs' Day | January 9, 2026 | Public holiday | in 557 days |
| Martyrs' Day (substitute day) | January 9, 2026 | Public holiday | in 557 days |
| Shrove Monday | February 16, 2026 | Observance day | in 595 days |
| Shrove Tuesday | February 17, 2026 | Public holiday | in 596 days |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 | Public holiday | in 641 days |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 669 days |
| Labour Day (substitute day) | May 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 669 days |
| Separation Day (from Columbia) | November 3, 2026 | Public holiday | in 855 days |
| Primer Grito de Independencia | November 10, 2026 | Public holiday | in 862 days |
| Independence Day | November 28, 2026 | Public holiday | in 880 days |
| Mother's Day | December 8, 2026 | Public holiday | in 890 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Public holiday | in 907 days |
| Christmas Day (substitute day) | December 25, 2026 | Public holiday | in 907 days |