United StatesvsPuerto Rico
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
9
Days you're both off
1
Only United States
12
Only Puerto Rico
What the numbers say
In 2026, United States has 10 nationwide public holidays and Puerto Rico has 21, so Puerto Rico gets 11 more days off. They line up on 9 dates, including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Washington's Birthday and Memorial Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: United States has 10 on working days (0 fall on a weekend), against 19 for Puerto Rico (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, United States offers 7 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 2 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Puerto Rico offers 12 and 5. Puerto Rico has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is January in United States and January in Puerto Rico.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only United States
Puerto Rico is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Puerto Rico
United States is working these days.
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