Panama Public Holidays in 2020
Panama has a total of 26 holidays in 2020. 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 |
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Martyr's Day |
Thursday, January 9, 2020 | Martyr's Day is a national holiday in Panama |
| Carnival |
Saturday, February 22, 2020 | Carnival is a observance in Panama |
| Carnival / Shrove Monday |
Monday, February 24, 2020 | Carnival / Shrove Monday is a common local holiday in Panama |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day |
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 | 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 26, 2020 | Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in western Christian churches. |
| March Equinox |
Friday, March 20, 2020 | March Equinox in Panama (Panama) |
| Maundy Thursday |
Thursday, April 9, 2020 | Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday. |
| Good Friday |
Friday, April 10, 2020 | Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| Holy Saturday |
Saturday, April 11, 2020 | Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, April 12, 2020 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| Labor Day / May Day |
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| June Solstice |
Saturday, June 20, 2020 | June Solstice in Panama (Panama) |
| Foundation of Old Panama City |
Saturday, August 15, 2020 | Foundation of Old Panama City is a common local holiday in Panama |
| September Equinox |
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 | September Equinox in Panama (Panama) |
| Independence Day |
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 | Independence Day is a national holiday in Panama |
| National Symbols Day |
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 | National Symbols Day is a national holiday in Panama |
| Colón Day |
Thursday, November 5, 2020 | Colón Day is a national holiday in Panama |
| Shout in Villa de los Santos |
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 | Shout in Villa de los Santos is a national holiday in Panama |
| Independence from Spain |
Saturday, November 28, 2020 | Independence from Spain is a national holiday in Panama |
| Mother's Day |
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 | Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures. |
| National Day of Mourning |
Sunday, December 20, 2020 | National Day of Mourning is a observance in Panama |
| December Solstice |
Monday, December 21, 2020 | December Solstice in Panama (Panama) |
| Christmas Eve |
Thursday, December 24, 2020 | Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Christmas Day |
Friday, December 25, 2020 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| New Year's Eve |
Thursday, December 31, 2020 | New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
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