School holidays
Panama · 2026
4 school breaks in Panama during 2026. Longest is 77 days (Summer Holidays).
All 2026 school breaks
4 totalListCalendar
Dec22
Summer Holidays
Dec 22 – Feb 27 · 68 days
68d
Jun1
First Recess
Jun 1 – 5 · 5 days
5d
Sep7
Second Recess
Sep 7 – 11 · 5 days
5d
Dec12
Summer Holidays
Dec 12 – Feb 26 · 77 days
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LegendPublic holidaySchool breakBridge day opportunityWeekend
January 2026
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1New Year's Day🌉 4d
9Martyrs' Day📅 3d
2Bridge day → New Year's Day
22–Feb 27Summer Holidays
February 2026
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17Carnival Tuesday🌉 4d
16Bridge day → Carnival Tuesday
March 2026
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April 2026
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3Good Friday📅 3d
May 2026
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1Labour Day📅 3d
June 2026
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1–5First Recess
July 2026
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August 2026
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September 2026
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7–11Second Recess
October 2026
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November 2026
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3Separation Day🌉 4d
4Flag Day
5Colón Day🌉 4d
10First Cry of Independence🌉 4d
28Independence from Spain
2Bridge day → Separation Day
6Bridge day → Colón Day
9Bridge day → First Cry of Independence
December 2026
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8Mother's Day🌉 4d
20National Mourning Day
25Christmas Day📅 3d
7Bridge day → Mother's Day
12–Feb 26Summer Holidays
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Jan1
New Year's Day
Jan9
Martyrs' Day
Feb17
Carnival Tuesday
Apr3
Good Friday
May1
Labour Day
Nov3
Separation Day
Nov4
Flag Day
Nov5
Colón Day
Nov10
First Cry of Independence
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Frequently asked questions
When are school holidays in Panama 2026?
Panama schools have 4 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Panama have in 2026?
Panama schools observe 4 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the summer school break in Panama 2026?
The summer school break in Panama runs December 22, 2025 – February 27, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Panama. See the source link below for the official publication.