| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2025-01-09 | Martyrs' Day | National |
| 2025-03-04 | Carnival Tuesday | National |
| 2025-04-18 | Good Friday | National |
| 2025-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2025-11-03 | Separation Day | National |
| 2025-11-05 | Colon Day | National |
| 2025-11-10 | Los Santos Uprising Day | National |
| 2025-11-28 | Independence Day | National |
| 2025-12-08 | Mother's Day | National |
| 2025-12-20 | National Mourning Day | National |
| 2025-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Panama have in 2025?
Panama has 12 public holidays in 2025: 12 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2025 to 25 December 2025, and no public holiday falls in February, June, July, August, September, October. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Panama's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Panama 2025
Panama's public holidays create 5 long weekends in 2025 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 18 - Sun 20 April: Good Friday (3-day weekend, Friday 18 April to Sunday 20 April).
- Sat 1 - Mon 3 November: Separation Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 1 November to Monday 3 November).
- Sat 8 - Mon 10 November: Los Santos Uprising Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 8 November to Monday 10 November).
- Fri 28 - Sun 30 November: Independence Day (3-day weekend, Friday 28 November to Sunday 30 November).
- Sat 6 - Mon 8 December: Mother's Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 6 December to Monday 8 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Panama 2025
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2025 no public holiday in Panama is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across North America for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Panama: is your date a holiday in 2025?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Panama in 2025. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2025 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Panama.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Panama (2025)
Our Panama public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Martyrs' Day
Martyrs' Day honours those who died for their country or for a political or religious cause. The date and the event commemorated vary by nation: in India it marks the death of Mahatma Gandhi on 30 January, in Panama the 1964 flag protests, and in several Arab countries it recalls those killed in the independence struggle. Observances typically include wreath laying, moments of silence and official ceremonies at memorials.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.
Labor Day
Labor Day honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement. Most countries observe it on 1 May, known internationally as May Day or International Workers' Day, which grew out of the campaign for an eight hour working day. Others, including the United States and Canada, hold it on the first Monday of September. Typical events include trade union marches, rallies and public speeches on working conditions.
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the anniversary of a nation's formal separation from another state, or of the founding moment of its sovereignty. Because it commemorates a specific historical event, the date differs from country to country and the name often includes the year. Typical observances include flag raising, military parades, speeches by heads of state, and public concerts. It is frequently the most prominent national holiday on the calendar.