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Holidays

Panama's national public holidays are: * January 1

New Year's Day New Year's Day is a festival observed in most of the world on 1 January, the first day of the year in the modern Gregorian calendar. 1 January is also New Year's Day on the Julian calendar, but this is not the same day as the Gregorian one. Wh ...

* January 9

Martyrs' Day Martyrs' Day is an annual day observed by nations to salute the martyrdom of soldiers who lost their lives defending the sovereignty of the nation. The actual date may vary from one country to another. Here is a list of countries and Martyrs' Days. ...

Carnival Carnival is a Catholic Christian festive season that occurs before the liturgical season of Lent. The main events typically occur during February or early March, during the period historically known as Shrovetide (or Pre-Lent). Carnival typi ...

Tuesday before Ash Wednesday *

Good Friday Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. It is also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday, Great and Holy Friday (also Hol ...

* May 1

Labour Day Labour Day ('' Labor Day'' in the United States) is an annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of workers. Labour Day has its origins in the labour union movement, specifically the eight-hour day movement, which advocated eight hours for ...

* November 3 Separation Day * November 4 Flag Day -Observed only by Public Agencies and all schools. Not a holiday for the private sector. * November 5 Colon Day * November 10 "Primer Grito de Independencia de la Villa de Los Santos" celebrating The Gesture of Rufina Alfaro and the uprising in the Villa de Los Santos against Spain. * November 28

Independence Day An independence day is an annual event commemorating the anniversary of a nation's independence or statehood, usually after ceasing to be a group or part of another nation or state, or more rarely after the end of a military occupation. Man ...

(from Spain, 1821) * December 8

Mother's Day Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on different days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the ...

* December 20

National Mourning Day National Mourning Day of Bangladesh is celebrated as a national day in Bangladesh. On 15th August of every year, the day is observed with mourning. The black flag is hoisted as well as the national flag is kept at half-mast. History On 15th Au ...

* December 25

Christmas Day Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. A feast central to the Christian liturgical year, ...

Variable dates

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**''Carnaval'' begins (Monday) – February 24 **Ash Wednesday – February 26 **Good Friday – April 10 *

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**''Carnaval'' begins (Monday) begins – February 15 **Ash Wednesday – February 17 **Good Friday – April 2 *2022 **''Carnaval begins'' (Monday) – February 28 **Ash Wednesday – March 2 **Good Friday – April 15 *2023 **Ash Wednesday – February 22 **Good Friday – April 7 *2024 **Ash Wednesday – February 14 **Good Friday – March 29 *2025 **Good Friday – April 18

Fiestas Patrias (National Holidays)

The holidays in November (starting from Separation Day), are called the ''Fiestas Patrias'' ("National Holidays").

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Public Holidays In Panama Society of Panama Panamanian culture

Events in Panama

Holidays A holiday is a day set aside by Norm (social), custom or by law on which normal activities, especially business or work including school, are suspended or reduced. Generally, holidays are intended to allow individuals to celebrate or commemorate ...