Panama has a total of 26 holidays in 2018. 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	Monday, January 1, 2018	New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Martyr's Day	Tuesday, January 9, 2018	Martyr's Day is a national holiday in Panama
Carnival	Saturday, February 10, 2018	Carnival is a observance in Panama
Carnival / Shrove Monday	Monday, February 12, 2018	Carnival / Shrove Monday is a common local holiday in Panama
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day	Tuesday, February 13, 2018	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, February 14, 2018	Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches.
March Equinox	Tuesday, March 20, 2018	March Equinox in Panama (Panama)
Maundy Thursday	Thursday, March 29, 2018	Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Good Friday	Friday, March 30, 2018	Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday	Saturday, March 31, 2018	Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday	Sunday, April 1, 2018	Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Labor Day / May Day	Tuesday, May 1, 2018	Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
June Solstice	Thursday, June 21, 2018	June Solstice in Panama (Panama)
Foundation of Old Panama City	Wednesday, August 15, 2018	Foundation of Old Panama City is a common local holiday in Panama
September Equinox	Sunday, September 23, 2018	September Equinox in Panama (Panama)
Independence Day	Saturday, November 3, 2018	Independence Day is a national holiday in Panama
National Symbols Day	Sunday, November 4, 2018	National Symbols Day is a national holiday in Panama
Colón Day	Monday, November 5, 2018	Colón Day is a national holiday in Panama
Shout in Villa de los Santos	Saturday, November 10, 2018	Shout in Villa de los Santos is a national holiday in Panama
Day off for Independence from Spain	Monday, November 26, 2018	Independence from Spain is a national holiday in Panama
Independence from Spain	Wednesday, November 28, 2018	Independence from Spain is a national holiday in Panama
Mother's Day	Saturday, December 8, 2018	Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
December Solstice	Friday, December 21, 2018	December Solstice in Panama (Panama)
Christmas Eve	Monday, December 24, 2018	Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day	Tuesday, December 25, 2018	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve	Monday, December 31, 2018	New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.