Holidays and festivals
Martyrs' Day
National holidayGuía verifiedVerified May 18, 2026
Saturday, January 9, 2027
National day of mourning honoring the Panamanians killed during the January 1964 protests over sovereignty in the former Canal Zone. Solemn rather than festive. Banks and government offices are closed.
- Panama (nationwide)
- Panama national observance
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