Panama has a total of 28 holidays in 2019. 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	Tuesday, January 1, 2019	New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Martyr's Day	Wednesday, January 9, 2019	Martyr's Day is a national holiday in Panama
Carnival	Saturday, March 2, 2019	Carnival is a observance in Panama
Carnival / Shrove Monday	Monday, March 4, 2019	Carnival / Shrove Monday is a common local holiday in Panama
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day	Tuesday, March 5, 2019	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 6, 2019	Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches.
March Equinox	Wednesday, March 20, 2019	March Equinox in Panama (Panama)
Maundy Thursday	Thursday, April 18, 2019	Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Good Friday	Friday, April 19, 2019	Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday	Saturday, April 20, 2019	Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday	Sunday, April 21, 2019	Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Labor Day / May Day	Wednesday, May 1, 2019	Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
June Solstice	Friday, June 21, 2019	June Solstice in Panama (Panama)
Foundation of Old Panama City	Thursday, August 15, 2019	Foundation of Old Panama City is a common local holiday in Panama
September Equinox	Monday, September 23, 2019	September Equinox in Panama (Panama)
Independence Day	Sunday, November 3, 2019	Independence Day is a national holiday in Panama
Day off for Independence Day	Monday, November 4, 2019	Independence Day is a national holiday in Panama
National Symbols Day	Monday, November 4, 2019	National Symbols Day is a national holiday in Panama
Colón Day	Tuesday, November 5, 2019	Colón Day is a national holiday in Panama
Shout in Villa de los Santos	Sunday, November 10, 2019	Shout in Villa de los Santos is a national holiday in Panama
Day off for Shout in Villa de los Santos	Monday, November 11, 2019	Shout in Villa de los Santos is a national holiday in Panama
Independence from Spain	Thursday, November 28, 2019	Independence from Spain is a national holiday in Panama
Mother's Day	Sunday, December 8, 2019	Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
National Day of Mourning	Friday, December 20, 2019	National Day of Mourning is a observance in Panama
December Solstice	Sunday, December 22, 2019	December Solstice in Panama (Panama)
Christmas Eve	Tuesday, December 24, 2019	Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day	Wednesday, December 25, 2019	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve	Tuesday, December 31, 2019	New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.