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.

DateHolidayType
Thu, Jan 1New Year's DayPublic
Tue, Jan 6EpiphanyPublic
Mon, Jan 12Birthday of Eugenio María de HostosPublic
Mon, Jan 19Martin Luther King Jr. DayPublic
Sat, Feb 14Valentine's DayObservance
Mon, Feb 16Washington's BirthdayPublic
Wed, Feb 18Birthday of Luis Muñoz MarínPublic
Mon, Mar 2American Citizenship DayPublic
Sun, Mar 22Emancipation DayPublic
Sun, Apr 5Easter SundayObservance
Wed, Apr 15Tax DayObservance
Thu, Apr 16Birthday of José de DiegoPublic
Wed, Apr 22Administrative Professionals DayObservance
Sun, May 10Mother's DayObservance
Mon, May 25Memorial DayPublic
Fri, Jun 19JuneteenthPublic
Sun, Jun 21Father's DayObservance
Fri, Jul 3Independence Day (substitute day)Public
Sat, Jul 4Independence DayPublic
Mon, Jul 20Birthday of Don Luis Muñoz RiveraPublic
Sat, Jul 25Puerto Rico Constitution DayPublic
Mon, Jul 27Birthday of Dr. José Celso BarbosaPublic
Mon, Sep 7Labour DayPublic
Mon, Oct 12Columbus DayPublic
Sat, Oct 31HalloweenObservance
Wed, Nov 11Veterans DayPublic
Thu, Nov 19Discovery of Puerto RicoPublic
Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving DayPublic
Fri, Nov 27Day after Thanksgiving DayObservance
Fri, Dec 25Christmas DayPublic
Thu, Dec 31New Year's EveObservance

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.
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