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.