El Chirú Public Holidays 2026 – City Holiday Schedule & Bank Closures

Q: What public holidays are observed in El Chirú?

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

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in El Chirú, Coclé

Checking bank closures, municipal non-working days, and upcoming public holiday dates in El Chirú, Coclé? Here is the complete city holiday reference for El Chirú.

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in El Chirú observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national and regional labor frameworks. 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 El Chirú.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — El Chirú, Coclé

This is Panama's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Panama's country-level and Coclé holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in El Chirú 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 El Chirú

These are Panama's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Panama's country and Coclé holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in El Chirú 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 El Chirú

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 El Chirú

Businesses in El Chirú 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.

If a fixed statutory holiday lands on a weekend in El Chirú, the following Monday is commonly declared an official substitute non-working day by government notification.

With a population of 531 and running on the America/Panama time zone, El Chirú follows Panama's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — El Chirú Public Holidays

Are banks in El Chirú closed on public holidays?

Yes. El Chirú'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 El Chirú?

Public holidays observed in El Chirú include 1 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across Panama, since El Chirú 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 El Chirú?

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

Do public holidays in El Chirú differ from other cities in Panama?

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

What time zone does El Chirú use, and does it affect holiday dates?

El Chirú 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 El Chirú — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.

Where do El Chirú's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ El Chirú Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 1 Fixed Days

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

📍 El Chirú Quick Facts

State / Province: Coclé

Population: 531

Time Zone: America/Panama

Coordinates: 8.4031°, -80.1899°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: -05:00

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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Emergency Number: 911

Driving Side: Right side

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