Holidays in Puerto Rico in 2026

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Puerto Rico in 2026. 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 Puerto Rico.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Puerto Rico
January 1 2026, Thursday
National
Epiphany Puerto Rico
January 6 2026, Tuesday
National
Birthday of Eugenio María de Hostos Puerto Rico
January 11 2026, Sunday
Observance
Martin Luther King Jr Day Puerto Rico
January 19 2026, Monday
Local holiday
Valentine's Day Puerto Rico
February 14 2026, Saturday
Observance
Presidents' Day Puerto Rico
February 16 2026, Monday
Local holiday
Carnival/Shrove Tuesday Puerto Rico
February 17 2026, Tuesday
Observance
American Citizenship Day Puerto Rico
March 2 2026, Monday
Local holiday
March Equinox Puerto Rico
March 20 2026, Friday
Seasonal
Emancipation Day Puerto Rico
March 22 2026, Sunday
Local holiday
Emancipation Day Puerto Rico
March 23 2026, Monday
Local holiday
Good Friday Puerto Rico
April 3 2026, Friday
National
Easter Sunday Puerto Rico
April 5 2026, Sunday
Observance
José de Diego’s Birthday Puerto Rico
April 16 2026, Thursday
Observance
Mothers' Day Puerto Rico
May 10 2026, Sunday
National
Memorial Day Puerto Rico
May 25 2026, Monday
Local holiday
Fathers' Day Puerto Rico
June 21 2026, Sunday
National
June Solstice Puerto Rico
June 21 2026, Sunday
Seasonal
US Independence Day Puerto Rico
July 4 2026, Saturday
Local holiday
José Celso Barbosa’s Birthday Puerto Rico
July 27 2026, Monday
Observance
Labor Day Puerto Rico
September 7 2026, Monday
Local holiday
September Equinox Puerto Rico
September 22 2026, Tuesday
Seasonal
Columbus Day Puerto Rico
October 12 2026, Monday
Local holiday
Veterans Day Puerto Rico
November 11 2026, Wednesday
Local holiday
Discovery Day Puerto Rico
November 19 2026, Thursday
Local holiday
Thanksgiving Day Puerto Rico
November 26 2026, Thursday
National
December Solstice Puerto Rico
December 21 2026, Monday
Seasonal
Christmas Eve Puerto Rico
December 24 2026, Thursday
Observance
Christmas Day Puerto Rico
December 25 2026, Friday
National
New Year's Eve Puerto Rico
December 31 2026, Thursday
Observance