Long weekends in Panama, 2026.
Panama, 2026: 9 long weekends. 5 cost no leave at all, and 4 days of leave add the other 4, for 34 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 9 January to 11 January: 3 days off, no leave needed (Martyr's Day)
- 14 February to 17 February: 4 days off, no leave needed (Carnival)
- 3 April to 5 April: 3 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 31 October to 5 November: 6 days off, take Mon 2 Nov as leave (Separation Day, Flag Day, Colon Day)
- 7 November to 10 November: 4 days off, take Mon 9 Nov as leave (Shout in Villa de los Santos)
- 5 December to 8 December: 4 days off, take Mon 7 Dec as leave (Mother's Day)
Public holidays in Panama, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Friday 9 January | Martyr's Day |
| Monday 16 February | Carnival |
| Tuesday 17 February | Carnival |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day |
| Tuesday 3 November | Separation Day |
| Wednesday 4 November | Flag Day |
| Thursday 5 November | Colon Day (Colón Day) |
| Tuesday 10 November | Shout in Villa de los Santos |
| Saturday 28 November | Independence Day |
| Tuesday 8 December | Mother's Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Panama in 2026?
Panama has 5 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 4 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Panama in 2026?
Separation Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 6 days off, from 31 October to 5 November 2026.
How many public holidays does Panama have in 2026?
Panama has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 12 of them fall on a weekday.