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

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

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

🗓️ Public Holidays in Herrera Province, Panama

Get up-to-date public holiday dates for Herrera Province, Panama. Track official statutory days off, bank closures, and upcoming holiday schedules across Herrera Province.

Public administration, schools, and financial institutions in Herrera Province observe these official holiday dates to mark statutory national and regional occasions. In Herrera 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 — Herrera 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 Herrera Province and the rest of Panama, not a separate Herrera 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 Herrera 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 Herrera 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 Herrera 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 Herrera Province

Public holiday schedules in Herrera Province combine statutory nationwide non-working days with regional observances. Commercial banks, government offices, and educational institutions in Herrera Province observe mandatory statutory closures on national days.

When a fixed statutory public holiday falls on a weekend in Herrera Province, government gazette decrees often designate the adjacent Monday as an official substitute non-working day.

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Herrera Province Public Holidays

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

Yes, they do. Herrera 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 Herrera Province?

Herrera Province observes 1 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Panama nationally, since Herrera 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 Herrera Province?

Look at the day of the week shown next to each date in the calendar above — a holiday on a Monday or Friday gives Herrera Province a natural 3-day weekend without needing to take extra leave.

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

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

Does Chitré, Herrera Province's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

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

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

Herrera 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.