Panama has a total of 25 holidays in 2021. 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	Friday, January 1, 2021	New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Martyr's Day	Saturday, January 9, 2021	Martyr's Day is a national holiday in Panama
Carnival	Saturday, February 13, 2021	Carnival is a observance in Panama
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day	Tuesday, February 16, 2021	Shrove Tuesday is a religious holiday before the fasting period of Lent. It is celebrated by eating pancakes and holding Carnival parades.
March Equinox	Saturday, March 20, 2021	March Equinox in Panama (Panama)
Maundy Thursday	Thursday, April 1, 2021	Maundy Thursday is a Christian observance on the Thursday during Holy Week. It is the day before Good Friday.
Good Friday	Friday, April 2, 2021	Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday	Saturday, April 3, 2021	Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday	Sunday, April 4, 2021	Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Labor Day / May Day	Saturday, May 1, 2021	Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
June Solstice	Monday, June 21, 2021	June Solstice in Panama (Panama)
Foundation of Old Panama City	Sunday, August 15, 2021	Foundation of Old Panama City is a common local holiday in Panama
September Equinox	Wednesday, September 22, 2021	September Equinox in Panama (Panama)
Independence Day	Wednesday, November 3, 2021	Independence Day is a national holiday in Panama
National Symbols Day	Thursday, November 4, 2021	National Symbols Day is a national holiday in Panama
Colón Day	Friday, November 5, 2021	Colón Day is a national holiday in Panama
Shout in Villa de los Santos	Wednesday, November 10, 2021	Shout in Villa de los Santos is a national holiday in Panama
Independence from Spain	Sunday, November 28, 2021	Independence from Spain is a national holiday in Panama
Day off for Independence from Spain	Monday, November 29, 2021	Independence from Spain is a national holiday in Panama
Mother's Day	Wednesday, December 8, 2021	Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
National Day of Mourning	Monday, December 20, 2021	National Day of Mourning is a observance in Panama
December Solstice	Tuesday, December 21, 2021	December Solstice in Panama (Panama)
Christmas Eve	Friday, December 24, 2021	Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day	Saturday, December 25, 2021	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve	Friday, December 31, 2021	New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.