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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Martyrs' Day
Friday, January 9, 2026
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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
3-Day Block
FRI
09
Holiday
SAT
10
Weekend
SUN
11
Weekend
3-day weekend (January 9 – January 11)
📣 Traveler notes
Panama, located in southern Central America, is known for its water sports and eco-tourism, as its indigenous name translates to 'abundance of fish.'
- January 9: National Mourning Commemoration
- Panamanians are direct in speech; respect is shown by seeking permission before photographing people and using specific tribal names (e.g., Guna, Emberá) rather than 'Indian.' When discussing history, approach the topic of the 1989 U.S. military invasion with respect. Conservative dress is recommended for public institutions and urban areas, and layering is advised in mountainous regions.
About this holiday
Martyr's Day (January 9) commemorates the 1964 protests regarding the sovereignty of the Panama Canal Zone, an event also known as the Flag Incident.