Holidays and festivals
National Mourning Day (1989 invasion)
National holidayGuía verifiedVerified May 18, 2026
Sunday, December 20, 2026
National day of mourning for the Panamanians killed during the 1989 U.S. invasion. Solemn observance, not festive. Dry law (ley seca) runs from 12:01 a.m. December 20 to 12:01 a.m. December 21; bars and licorerías close.
- Panama (nationwide)
- Panama national observance
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