National holidays of Panama in 2021

This page contains a calendar of all 2021 public holidays for Panama. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.

Day Date Holiday Notes
Friday Jan. 1, 2021 New Year's Day
Saturday Jan. 9, 2021 Martyr's Day
Saturday Feb. 13, 2021 Carnival
Monday Feb. 15, 2021 Carnival / Shrove Monday
Tuesday Feb. 16, 2021 Carnival / Shrove Tuesday
Wednesday Feb. 17, 2021 Carnival / Ash Wednesday
Saturday March 20, 2021 March Equinox
Thursday April 1, 2021 Maundy Thursday
Friday April 2, 2021 Good Friday
Saturday April 3, 2021 Holy Saturday
Sunday April 4, 2021 Easter Sunday
Saturday May 1, 2021 Labor Day / May Day
Sunday June 20, 2021 June Solstice
Sunday Aug. 15, 2021 Foundation of Old Panama City
Wednesday Sept. 22, 2021 September Equinox
Wednesday Nov. 3, 2021 Independence Day
Thursday Nov. 4, 2021 Flag Day
Friday Nov. 5, 2021 Colon Day
Wednesday Nov. 10, 2021 Shout in Villa de los Santos
Sunday Nov. 28, 2021 Independence from Spain
Wednesday Dec. 8, 2021 Mother's Day
Tuesday Dec. 21, 2021 December Solstice
Friday Dec. 24, 2021 Christmas Eve
Saturday Dec. 25, 2021 Christmas Day
Friday Dec. 31, 2021 New Year's Eve