Public Holidays in Puerto Rico (2026)
22 public holidays and 9 observances in 2026.
Overview
- Country
- Puerto Rico
- Year
- 2026
- Public Holidays
- 22
- Observances
- 9
- Next Holiday
- Birthday of José de Diego (Thu, Apr 16)
All Holidays (2026)
Public holidays are official days off when most businesses and government offices are closed. Observances are widely recognized occasions, but businesses typically remain open.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public |
| Tue, Jan 6 | Epiphany | Public |
| Mon, Jan 12 | Birthday of Eugenio María de Hostos | Public |
| Mon, Jan 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Public |
| Sat, Feb 14 | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Mon, Feb 16 | Washington's Birthday | Public |
| Wed, Feb 18 | Birthday of Luis Muñoz Marín | Public |
| Mon, Mar 2 | American Citizenship Day | Public |
| Sun, Mar 22 | Emancipation Day | Public |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Wed, Apr 15 | Tax Day | Observance |
| Thu, Apr 16 | Birthday of José de Diego | Public |
| Wed, Apr 22 | Administrative Professionals Day | Observance |
| Sun, May 10 | Mother's Day | Observance |
| Mon, May 25 | Memorial Day | Public |
| Fri, Jun 19 | Juneteenth | Public |
| Sun, Jun 21 | Father's Day | Observance |
| Fri, Jul 3 | Independence Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Sat, Jul 4 | Independence Day | Public |
| Mon, Jul 20 | Birthday of Don Luis Muñoz Rivera | Public |
| Sat, Jul 25 | Puerto Rico Constitution Day | Public |
| Mon, Jul 27 | Birthday of Dr. José Celso Barbosa | Public |
| Mon, Sep 7 | Labour Day | Public |
| Mon, Oct 12 | Columbus Day | Public |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Halloween | Observance |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Veterans Day | Public |
| Thu, Nov 19 | Discovery of Puerto Rico | Public |
| Thu, Nov 26 | Thanksgiving Day | Public |
| Fri, Nov 27 | Day after Thanksgiving Day | Observance |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public |
| Thu, Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | Observance |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many public holidays does Puerto Rico have in 2026?
- Puerto Rico has 22 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the next public holiday in Puerto Rico?
- The next public holiday is Birthday of José de Diego on Thu, Apr 16.
- What is the difference between a public holiday and an observance in Puerto Rico?
- A public holiday is an official day off when most businesses are closed. An observance is a widely recognized occasion, but businesses typically remain open.