Chiriquí Province Public Holidays 2026 – Official Regional Holiday Dates & Calendar

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Chiriquí Province?

Chiriquí Province observes 1 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Panama nationally, since Chiriquí Province doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Chiriquí Province, Panama

Planning business schedules or travel in Chiriquí Province, Panama? Here is the complete public holiday reference for Chiriquí Province, detailing official statutory observances and bank non-working days.

Businesses, regional banks, and administrative offices across Chiriquí Province observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national labor regulations and official government decrees. In Chiriquí Province, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Día de la Separación de Panamá de Colombia on November 3) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Chiriquí Province, Panama

This is Panama's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Panama's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Chiriquí Province and the rest of Panama, not a separate Chiriquí Province-specific calendar.

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

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Chiriquí Province

These are Panama's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Panama's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Panama, including Chiriquí Province. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

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 Chiriquí Province

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

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Chiriquí Province

Chiriquí Province follows Panama's statutory holiday calendar in full — the national government sets these dates, and regional banks, public offices and schools across the state close accordingly.

A statutory holiday falling on a weekend in Chiriquí Province doesn't simply disappear — Panama's gazette process typically shifts the observed non-working day to the nearest Monday.

As Chiriquí Province's capital, David observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Chiriquí Province.

Frequently Asked Questions — Chiriquí Province Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Chiriquí Province?

Yes, they do. Chiriquí Province follows Panama's statutory calendar exactly, so banks, government offices and schools throughout the state close on every officially mandated non-working day.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Chiriquí Province?

Chiriquí Province observes 1 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Panama nationally, since Chiriquí Province doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Chiriquí Province?

Check the day of the week for upcoming holidays in the live calendar above. Public holidays landing on Monday or Friday create an automatic 3-day weekend for travel across Chiriquí Province.

Do public holidays in Chiriquí Province differ from the rest of Panama?

No — public holidays in Panama are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Chiriquí Province observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Chiriquí Province-specific reference, not because Chiriquí Province has its own separate holiday list.

Does David, Chiriquí Province's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — David observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Chiriquí Province and Panama. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Chiriquí Province's public holiday dates?

Chiriquí Province's public holidays are mandated by Panama's national statutory framework, published via www.presidencia.gob.pa — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.