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Public Holidays in Panama
Panama Public holidays are given by the Government of Panama. These Panama Public holidays are given according to all the communities living in Panama. There are many ethnic groups with different cultures, traditions, festivals, and rituals. The Panama Public holidays are announced by focusing on all these communities. There are total 14 Panama Public Holidays announced in the year 2018. The People of Panama celebrates these holidays whole-heartedly. All these Panama Public holidays are listed below. For further information about festivals, traditions and holidays celebrated by people of Panama can be collected from the official website of the Panama Embassy.
New Year Holiday in Panama
1st January is the first Panama public holiday which is New Year's Day. This day is celebrated by people of Panama just like other people do in different countries. The celebration starts before one day of next year i.e. 31st December.
Second Holiday in Panama
9th January is the second Panama Public holiday. It is a Martyrs' Day. It is celebrated by people of Panama to remember the sacrifice of many people for their homeland. This day is especially celebrated to pay tribute to the Martyrs of this nation.
Carnival Holiday in Panama
Another holiday is on 12th February. It is Carnival Day. This day is celebrated by Panamanian people on Monday and Tuesday. It is celebrated before Ash Wednesday. Carnival day is basically an annual festival. Many people gather to watch the tremendous Parades.
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Mardi Gras Holiday in Panama
Mardi gras day is celebrated on 13th February. This holiday is also known as Fat Tuesday or Pancake Tuesday. This day is celebrated by the Christian community. It is celebrated on Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. On this day the Christians eat food like Meat, Eggs, Flour, Milk, and Fatty food which was banned during Lent.
Ash Wednesday Holiday in Panama
Ash Wednesday starts on 14th February in Panama. This day is celebrated by Christians. Ash Wednesday is the start of Lent in Western Church and takes place before 46 days of Easter.
Holy Friday Holiday in Panama
Holy Friday is celebrated on 30th March. It is celebrated on Friday before Easter Sunday. This holiday is a national holiday as it memorializes the Crucifixion of Jesus.
Labor Holiday in Panama
Labor Day is celebrated on 1st May. It is celebrated by people of Panama to appreciate the struggle and hard work of poor people to fulfill their basic needs.
Other Panama Public Holidays
Other Panama Public Holidays include Separation Day, Flag Day, Colon Day, Los Santos Uprising Day, Independence Day, Mothers' Day, and Christmas Day. These are the annual Panama Public holidays celebrated by the people of Panama.
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