Isla Bastimentos Public Holidays 2026 – Local Bank Holidays & Business Closures

Q: What public holidays are observed in Isla Bastimentos?

Public holidays observed in Isla Bastimentos include 1 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Panama, since Isla Bastimentos doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Isla Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro Province

Find official public holiday dates and bank operating schedules for Isla Bastimentos. Stay informed on statutory non-working days for businesses, logistics, and offices in Isla Bastimentos.

Businesses, retail banks, and public services throughout Isla Bastimentos follow official statutory holiday schedules for non-working day closures. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as Día de la Separación de Panamá de Colombia on November 3) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Isla Bastimentos.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Isla Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro Province

This is Panama's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Panama's country-level and Bocas del Toro Province holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Isla Bastimentos as anywhere else in Panama.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Isla Bastimentos

These are Panama's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Panama's country and Bocas del Toro Province holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Isla Bastimentos just as everywhere else in Panama.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Día de la Separación de Panamá de Colombia	November 3	National Holiday	Full National Closure	www.presidencia.gob.pa

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Isla Bastimentos

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Día de la Separación de Panamá de Colombia	Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Take the Monday before off for a 4-day weekend

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Isla Bastimentos

Businesses in Isla Bastimentos generally follow the same statutory closure pattern as the rest of Panama: banks and government offices close fully, while retail and hospitality tend to trim hours rather than close for the day.

A statutory holiday falling on a Saturday or Sunday in Isla Bastimentos doesn't simply get skipped — Panama's gazette process typically moves the observed day off to the following Monday.

With a population of 1,500 and running on the America/Panama time zone, Isla Bastimentos follows Panama's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Isla Bastimentos Public Holidays

Are banks in Isla Bastimentos closed on public holidays?

Yes. Isla Bastimentos's bank branches follow Panama's national statutory calendar, so they close on every officially mandated holiday just as banks do everywhere else in the country.

What public holidays are observed in Isla Bastimentos?

Public holidays observed in Isla Bastimentos include 1 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Panama, since Isla Bastimentos doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

How can I check bank holiday dates for travel to Isla Bastimentos?

The live calendar above lists each upcoming date with its day of the week — check it before booking travel or a business trip to Isla Bastimentos so you're not caught out by a closed bank or office.

Do public holidays in Isla Bastimentos differ from other cities in Panama?

No — public holidays in Panama are set nationally, not city by city, so Isla Bastimentos observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in Panama. This page is a convenient Isla Bastimentos-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.

What time zone does Isla Bastimentos use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Isla Bastimentos runs on the America/Panama time zone. Since Panama's statutory holidays are set by calendar date rather than a specific clock time, this doesn't shift which day is observed as a holiday in Isla Bastimentos — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.

Where do Isla Bastimentos's public holiday dates come from?

Isla Bastimentos follows Panama's national statutory holidays, published via www.presidencia.gob.pa — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ Isla Bastimentos Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 1 Fixed Days

Flagship National Day:
Día de la Separación de Panamá de Colombia (November 3)

📍 Isla Bastimentos Quick Facts

State / Province: Bocas del Toro Province

Population: 1,500

Time Zone: America/Panama

Coordinates: 9.3000°, -82.1333°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: -05:00

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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