Holidays in Panama in 2025

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Panama in 2025. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Panama.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Panama
January 1 2025, Wednesday
National
Martyr's Day Panama
January 9 2025, Thursday
National
Carnival Panama
March 1 2025, Saturday
Observance
Carnival Panama
March 2 2025, Sunday
Observance
Carnival / Shrove Monday Panama
March 3 2025, Monday
Local holiday
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday Panama
March 4 2025, Tuesday
National
Carnival / Ash Wednesday Panama
March 5 2025, Wednesday
Local holiday
March Equinox Panama
March 20 2025, Thursday
Seasonal
Maundy Thursday Panama
April 17 2025, Thursday
Local holiday, Christian
Good Friday Panama
April 18 2025, Friday
National
Holy Saturday Panama
April 19 2025, Saturday
Local holiday, Christian
Easter Sunday Panama
April 20 2025, Sunday
Observance
Labor Day / May Day Panama
May 1 2025, Thursday
National
June Solstice Panama
June 20 2025, Friday
Seasonal
Foundation of Old Panama City Panama
August 15 2025, Friday
Local holiday
September Equinox Panama
September 22 2025, Monday
Seasonal
Independence Day Panama
November 3 2025, Monday
National
Flag Day Panama
November 4 2025, Tuesday
Local holiday
Colon Day Panama
November 5 2025, Wednesday
National
Shout in Villa de los Santos Panama
November 10 2025, Monday
National
Independence from Spain Panama
November 28 2025, Friday
National
Mother's Day Panama
December 8 2025, Monday
National
December Solstice Panama
December 21 2025, Sunday
Seasonal
Christmas Eve Panama
December 24 2025, Wednesday
Local holiday
Christmas Day Panama
December 25 2025, Thursday
National
New Year's Eve Panama
December 31 2025, Wednesday
Local holiday