ColombiavsPanama
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
5
Days you're both off
14
Only Colombia
8
Only Panama
What the numbers say
In 2026, Colombia has 19 nationwide public holidays and Panama has 13, so Colombia gets 6 more days off. They line up on 5 dates, including Año Nuevo, Viernes Santo, Primero de Mayo and La Inmaculada Concepción.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Colombia has 19 on working days (0 fall on a weekend), against 12 for Panama (1 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Colombia offers 16 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Panama offers 6 and 6. Panama has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is June in Colombia and November in Panama.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Colombia
Panama is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Panama
Colombia is working these days.