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