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Puerto Rico Public Holidays 2026

Q: What is the next public holiday in Puerto Rico?

The next public holiday in Puerto Rico is Memorial Day on May 25, 2026.

Q: Is New Year's Day a national holiday in Puerto Rico?

Yes, New Year's Day is listed as an official public holiday in Puerto Rico in 2026.

Official national and public holidays for Puerto Rico in 2026.

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Memorial Day

Monday, May 25, 2026

In 4 days

Date	Local Name	English Name	Type
Jan 1, 2026 Thursday	Día de Año Nuevo	New Year's Day	Public
Jan 6, 2026 Tuesday	Día de Reyes	Three Kings Day / Epiphany	Public
Jan 12, 2026 Monday	Natalicio de Eugenio María de Hostos	Birthday of Eugenio María de Hostos	Public
Jan 19, 2026 Monday	Natalicio de Martin Luther King, Jr.	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day	Public
Feb 16, 2026 Monday	Día de los Presidentes	Presidents' Day	Public
Feb 18, 2026 Wednesday	Natalicio de Luis Muñoz Marín	Birthday of Luis Muñoz Marín	Public
Mar 22, 2026 Sunday	Día de la Abolición de Esclavitud	Emancipation Day	Public
Apr 3, 2026 Friday	Viernes Santo	Good Friday	Public
Apr 20, 2026 Monday	Natalicio de José de Diego	Birthday of José de Diego	Public
May 25, 2026 Monday	Recordación de los Muertos de la Guerra	Memorial Day	Public
Jul 3, 2026 Friday	Día de la Independencia de los Estados Unidos	Independence Day	Public
Jul 20, 2026 Monday	Natalicio de Don Luis Muñoz Rivera	Birthday of Don Luis Muñoz Rivera	Public
Jul 25, 2026 Saturday	Constitución de Puerto Rico	Puerto Rico Constitution Day	Public
Jul 27, 2026 Monday	Natalicio de Dr. José Celso Barbosa	Birthday of Dr. José Celso Barbosa	Public
Sep 7, 2026 Monday	Día del Trabajo	Labour Day	Public
Oct 12, 2026 Monday	Día de la Raza / Descubrimiento de América	Columbus Day	Public
Nov 11, 2026 Wednesday	Día del Veterano / Día del Armisticio	Veterans Day	Public
Nov 19, 2026 Thursday	Día del Descubrimiento de Puerto Rico	Discovery of Puerto Rico	Public
Nov 26, 2026 Thursday	Día de Acción de Gracias	Thanksgiving Day	Public
Dec 24, 2026 Thursday	Noche Buena	Christmas Eve	Public
Dec 25, 2026 Friday	Navidad	Christmas Day	Public

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Puerto Rico have in 2026?

Puerto Rico has 21 public holidays in 2026.

What is the next public holiday in Puerto Rico?

The next public holiday in Puerto Rico is Memorial Day on May 25, 2026.

Are banks closed on public holidays in Puerto Rico?

Yes, banks and government offices are typically closed on national public holidays in Puerto Rico. ATMs remain accessible.

Do shops open on public holidays in Puerto Rico?

This varies. In major cities, shops may remain open on some holidays, while smaller towns and rural areas often close on national public holidays in Puerto Rico.

Is New Year's Day a national holiday in Puerto Rico?

Yes, New Year's Day is listed as an official public holiday in Puerto Rico in 2026.

Are public holidays paid days off in Puerto Rico?

In Puerto Rico, national public holidays are generally considered paid days off for employees. Specific rules may vary by employment contract and sector.

Are there long weekends in Puerto Rico in 2026?

Long weekends occur when a public holiday falls on a Friday or Monday. Check the holiday calendar above to identify these dates in Puerto Rico for 2026.

Do public holidays in Puerto Rico affect travel and transport?

Yes. On major public holidays in Puerto Rico, public transport may run on reduced schedules and many businesses may be closed or operate reduced hours.