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New Year’s Day
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When: January 1
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Martyrs' Day
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When: January 9
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What: Commemorates the 1964 riots over sovereignty of the Panama Canal.
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Carnival
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When: February/March (four days before Ash Wednesday)
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What: Public holiday during the Carnival celebrations.
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Good Friday
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When: March/April (date varies)
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What: A religious holiday marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
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Labor Day
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When: May 1
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Independence Day from Spain
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When: November 28
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What: Celebrates Panama’s independence from Spain in 1821.
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Flag Day
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When: November 4
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What: Part of the national independence celebrations.
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Colon Day
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When: November 5
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What: Celebrates the separation of Panama from Colombia in the city of Colón.
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Separation Day from Colombia
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When: November 3
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What: Marks Panama’s separation from Colombia in 1903.
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Mother's Day
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When: December 8
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Christmas Day
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When: December 25
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