Holidays in Panama in 2028

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Panama in 2028. 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 2028, Saturday
National
Martyr's Day Panama
January 9 2028, Sunday
National
Carnival Panama
February 26 2028, Saturday
Observance
Carnival Panama
February 27 2028, Sunday
Observance
Carnival / Shrove Monday Panama
February 28 2028, Monday
Local holiday
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday Panama
February 29 2028, Tuesday
National
Carnival / Ash Wednesday Panama
March 1 2028, Wednesday
Local holiday
March Equinox Panama
March 19 2028, Sunday
Seasonal
Maundy Thursday Panama
April 13 2028, Thursday
Local holiday, Christian
Good Friday Panama
April 14 2028, Friday
National
Holy Saturday Panama
April 15 2028, Saturday
Local holiday, Christian
Easter Sunday Panama
April 16 2028, Sunday
Observance
Labor Day / May Day Panama
May 1 2028, Monday
National
June Solstice Panama
June 20 2028, Tuesday
Seasonal
Foundation of Old Panama City Panama
August 15 2028, Tuesday
Local holiday
September Equinox Panama
September 22 2028, Friday
Seasonal
Independence Day Panama
November 3 2028, Friday
National
Flag Day Panama
November 4 2028, Saturday
Local holiday
Colon Day Panama
November 5 2028, Sunday
National
Shout in Villa de los Santos Panama
November 10 2028, Friday
National
Independence from Spain Panama
November 28 2028, Tuesday
National
Mother's Day Panama
December 8 2028, Friday
National
December Solstice Panama
December 21 2028, Thursday
Seasonal
Christmas Eve Panama
December 24 2028, Sunday
Local holiday
Christmas Day Panama
December 25 2028, Monday
National
New Year's Eve Panama
December 31 2028, Sunday
Local holiday