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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Independence Day
Tuesday, November 28, 2028
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
4-Day Block
SAT
25
Weekend
SUN
26
Weekend
MON
27
Bridge Day
TUE
28
Holiday
4-day weekend with a bridge day on November 27
📣 Traveler notes
Located at the southern tip of Central America, Panama is known as the 'Crossroads of the Americas.' It is recognized for its natural environment, particularly for water sports and eco-tourism.
- The source material does not provide specific dates for the holiday.
- Direct speech is common and generally not considered rude. Respect for Indigenous cultures is mandatory; always seek permission before photographing traditional dress, and use specific group names or 'Indigenous peoples' when referring to these communities. Dress neatly; shorts are fine at beaches but should be avoided in urban settings, banks, or public institutions. Be sensitive when discussing historical events, such as the 1989 U.S. military invasion.
About this holiday
Panama's Independence Day marks the country's historical independence from Spain in 1821 and the formal declaration of secession from Colombia in 1903.