María Chiquita Public Holidays 2026 – Bank Closures & Holiday Calendar

Q: What public holidays are observed in María Chiquita?

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

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in María Chiquita, Colón

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

Corporate teams, logistics hubs, and financial offices in María Chiquita align operating hours with statutory government gazette notifications. 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 María Chiquita.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — María Chiquita, Colón

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

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

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 María Chiquita

In María Chiquita, statutory public holidays signify mandatory closures for commercial bank branches, municipal administration offices, and public schools. Retail businesses and hospitality venues may operate on modified holiday hours.

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

With a population of 1,146 and running on the America/Panama time zone, María Chiquita follows Panama's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — María Chiquita Public Holidays

Are banks in María Chiquita closed on public holidays?

Yes. María Chiquita'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 María Chiquita?

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

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

Do public holidays in María Chiquita differ from other cities in Panama?

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

What time zone does María Chiquita use, and does it affect holiday dates?

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

Where do María Chiquita's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ María Chiquita Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 1 Fixed Days

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

📍 María Chiquita Quick Facts

State / Province: Colón

Population: 1,146

Time Zone: America/Panama

Coordinates: 9.4429°, -79.7530°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: -05:00

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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Driving Side: Right side

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