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Flag of PanamaPanama Holidays 2029: Public Holidays in Panama

Panama has 13 national public holidays in 2029. 9 of them fall on a weekday and 4 on a weekend. There are 3 long weekends and 3 more if you take a bridge day off.

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National public holidays · #78
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
3
Long weekends (3+ days)
0
Regional holidays

Panama public holidays 2029 — full list

DateHolidayLocal nameType
New Year's Day Next New Year's Day Public holiday
Martyr's Day Martyr's Day Public holiday
Carnival Carnival Public holiday
Carnival Carnival Public holiday
Good Friday Good Friday Public holiday
Labour Day Labour Day Public holiday
Weekend Separation Day Separation Day Public holiday
Weekend Flag Day Flag Day Public holiday
Colon Day Colón Day Public holiday
Weekend Shout in Villa de los Santos Shout in Villa de los Santos Public holiday
Independence Day Independence Day Public holiday
Weekend Mother's Day Mother's Day Public holiday
Christmas Day Christmas Day Public holiday

Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.

Panama holiday calendar 2029

  • National holiday
  • Regional holiday
  • Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)

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March 1

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April

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June

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July

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August

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September

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October

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November 5

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December 2

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Long weekends in Panama 2029

3 long weekends come for free, and 3 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.

4days

Sat 6 Jan – Tue 9 Jan

Take off Mon 8 Jan

4days

Sat 10 Feb – Tue 13 Feb

No leave needed

3days

Fri 30 Mar – Sun 1 Apr

No leave needed

4days

Sat 28 Apr – Tue 1 May

Take off Mon 30 Apr

3days

Sat 3 Nov – Mon 5 Nov

No leave needed

4days

Sat 22 Dec – Tue 25 Dec

Take off Mon 24 Dec

Panama vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2029

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Planning a trip to Panama?

On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.

Frequently asked questions about holidays in Panama

How many public holidays does Panama have in 2029?

13 national public holidays. That ranks Panama #78 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2029.

How many long weekends are there in Panama in 2029?

3 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 3 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Mon 8 Jan) for 4 days in a row from 6 January.

Which Panama public holidays fall on a weekend in 2029?

Separation Day (Sat 3 Nov), Flag Day (Sun 4 Nov), Shout in Villa de los Santos (Sat 10 Nov) and Mother's Day (Sat 8 Dec). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.

Which month has the most public holidays in Panama?

November, with 5 national holidays: Separation Day, Flag Day, Colon Day, Shout in Villa de los Santos and Independence Day.