Public Holidays in Puerto Rico 2026 🇵🇷

Puerto Rico has 6 public holidays in 2026. The next public holiday is Labor Day on 7. Sep. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Puerto Rico.

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This year, Puerto Rico observes 18 public holidays , with 21 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Labor Day on 7. Sep. The most recently passed holiday was Constitution Day.

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
7. Sep	Monday Long weekend	Labor Day	Public holiday
12. Oct	Monday Long weekend	Columbus Day	Government holiday
11. Nov	Wednesday	Veterans Day	Public holiday
19. Nov	Thursday Bridge day	Discovery Day	Public holiday
26. Nov	Thursday Bridge day	Thanksgiving Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday Long weekend	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Long weekends in Puerto Rico 2026

These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.

Labor Day — 7. Sep (Monday) — long weekend
Columbus Day — 12. Oct (Monday) — long weekend
Discovery Day — 19. Nov (Thursday) — take Friday off to bridge into the weekend
Thanksgiving Day — 26. Nov (Thursday) — take Friday off to bridge into the weekend
Christmas Day — 25. Dec (Friday) — long weekend

Holidays that change date in Puerto Rico

Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2026 to 2027.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 19. Jan 2026 → 18. Jan 2027
Presidents' Day: 16. Feb 2026 → 15. Feb 2027
Good Friday: 3. Apr 2026 → 26. Mar 2027
Memorial Day: 25. May 2026 → 31. May 2027
Independence Day (observed): 3. Jul 2026 → 5. Jul 2027
Labor Day: 7. Sep 2026 → 6. Sep 2027
Columbus Day: 12. Oct 2026 → 11. Oct 2027
Thanksgiving Day: 26. Nov 2026 → 25. Nov 2027

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Puerto Rico have in 2026?

Puerto Rico observes 6 public holidays in 2026. Each is listed above with its date and weekday.

What is the next public holiday in Puerto Rico?

The next public holiday in Puerto Rico is Labor Day on 7. Sep.

Are public holidays in Puerto Rico the same every year?

Most national holidays recur on the same date each year, while some (such as religious or lunar-calendar holidays) move. This page is updated for 2026.