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National Mourning Day
19–21 Dec 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
Panama · 2026
Panama public holidays 2026
Official public holidays in Panama for 2026, with weekdays, countdowns and the long weekends you can build around them.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | |
| 9 Jan 2026 | Friday | Martyrs' Day | |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Tuesday | Carnival Tuesday | |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labor Day | |
| 3 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Separation Day | |
| 5 Nov 2026 | Thursday | Colon Day | |
| 10 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Los Santos Uprising Day | |
| 28 Nov 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day | |
| 8 Dec 2026 | Tuesday | Mother's Day | |
| 20 Dec 2026 | Sunday | National Mourning Day | |
| 21 Dec 2026 | Monday | National Mourning Day (observed) | |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
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Public holidayWeekend
Long weekends and bridge days in 2026
5days off
Christmas Day
25–27 Dec 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
6days off
Separation Day
3 Nov 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 6 days
6days off
Los Santos Uprising Day
10 Nov 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 6 days
6days off
Colon Day
5 Nov 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 6 days
5days off
New Year's Day
1 Jan 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Martyrs' Day
9–11 Jan 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Carnival Tuesday
17 Feb 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
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FAQ
- Does Panama have holidays on weekends in 2026?
- Some holidays fall on weekends; where a country has a substitute day, it is included as a separate entry.
- How do I use these dates to plan leave in 2026?
- Open the long weekend page, pick a run, and see how many days of leave connect it to the next weekend.