Panama has a total of 25 holidays in 2017. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday Date Details
New Year's Day
Sunday, January 1, 2017 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Martyr's Day
Monday, January 9, 2017 Martyr's Day is a national holiday in Panama
Carnival
Saturday, February 25, 2017 Carnival is a observance in Panama
Carnival / Shrove Monday
Monday, February 27, 2017 Carnival / Shrove Monday is a common local holiday in Panama
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Shrove Tuesday is a religious holiday before the fasting period of Lent. It is celebrated by eating pancakes and holding Carnival parades.
Carnival / Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches.
March Equinox
Monday, March 20, 2017 March Equinox in Panama (Panama)
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 13, 2017 Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Good Friday
Friday, April 14, 2017 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday
Saturday, April 15, 2017 Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 16, 2017 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Labor Day / May Day
Monday, May 1, 2017 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
June Solstice
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 June Solstice in Panama (Panama)
Foundation of Old Panama City
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Foundation of Old Panama City is a common local holiday in Panama
September Equinox
Friday, September 22, 2017 September Equinox in Panama (Panama)
Independence Day
Friday, November 3, 2017 Independence Day is a national holiday in Panama
National Symbols Day
Saturday, November 4, 2017 National Symbols Day is a national holiday in Panama
Colón Day
Sunday, November 5, 2017 Colón Day is a national holiday in Panama
Shout in Villa de los Santos
Friday, November 10, 2017 Shout in Villa de los Santos is a national holiday in Panama
Independence from Spain
Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Independence from Spain is a national holiday in Panama
Mother's Day
Friday, December 8, 2017 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
December Solstice
Thursday, December 21, 2017 December Solstice in Panama (Panama)
Christmas Eve
Sunday, December 24, 2017 Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Monday, December 25, 2017 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve
Sunday, December 31, 2017 New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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