Public Holidays in Panama

Most people know that Los Carnavales (Panama’s version of Mardis Gras) is one of the biggest public holidays of the year. Here’s a complete list of 2009 holidays for your travel information:

1 Jan…………New Year’s Day

9 Jan…..…….National Martyrs’ Day

21-24 Feb….Carnival

10 Apr……..Good Friday

1 May………Labour Day

15 Aug…….Old Panama City Day

3 Nov………Independence Day (from Colombia)

5 Nov………Independence Day (Colón City only)

10 Nov…….Call for Independence from Spain

28 Nov…….Independence Day (from Spain)

8 Dec………..Mothers’ Day

25 Dec…….Christmas Day