New Year's Day is a public holiday in Panama, observed on January 1, 2026. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayNew Year's Day
Local NameNew Year's Day
DateJanuary 1, 2026
CountryPA flag Panama
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Year's Day in Panama?
New Year's Day falls on January 1, 2026 in Panama.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Panama. It is observed nationwide.
What is New Year's Day called locally?
In Panama, New Year's Day is known as "New Year's Day".

All Public Holidays in Panama PA flag

DateHolidayType
2026-02-16 Carnival Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public
2026-05-01 Labour Day Public
2026-11-03 Separation Day Public
2026-11-04 Flag Day Public
2026-11-05 Colon Day Public
2026-11-10 Shout in Villa de los Santos Public
2026-11-28 Independence Day Public
2026-12-25 Christmas Day Public
2025-11-04 Flag Day Public
2026-01-09 Martyr's Day Public
2026-02-16 Carnival Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public
2026-05-01 Labour Day Public
2026-11-03 Separation Day Public

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