Public holidays 2026 in Puerto Rico
Official holiday calendar, long weekends and working days.
22
holidays
9
long weekends
242
working days
Next holiday: Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · in 20 days
| Date | Day | Holiday | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | National |
| January 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany | National |
| January 12 | Monday | Birthday of Eugenio María de Hostos | National |
| January 19 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | National |
| February 16 | Monday | Washington's Birthday | National |
| February 18 | Wednesday | Birthday of Luis Muñoz Marín | National |
| March 2 | Monday | American Citizenship Day | National |
| March 22 | Sunday | Emancipation Day | National |
| April 16 | Thursday | Birthday of José de Diego | National |
| May 25 | Monday | Memorial Day | National |
| June 19 | Friday | Juneteenth | National |
| July 3 | Friday | Independence Day (substitute day) | National |
| July 4 | Saturday | Independence Day | National |
| July 20 | Monday | Birthday of Don Luis Muñoz Rivera | National |
| July 25 | Saturday | Puerto Rico Constitution Day | National |
| July 27 | Monday | Birthday of Dr. José Celso Barbosa | National |
| September 7 | Monday | Labour Day | National |
| October 12 | Monday | Columbus Day | National |
| November 11 | Wednesday | Veterans Day | National |
| November 19 | Thursday | Discovery of Puerto Rico | National |
| November 26 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | National |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | National |
In 2026 there are 22 official public holidays in Puerto Rico. 3 fall on a weekend, so the year has 242 working days (Monday to Friday).
The next holiday is Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (20 days away).
Long weekends 2026 in Puerto Rico
We found 9 possible long weekends: take the listed days off to join the holiday and the weekend.
| Holiday | Days to take off | Total days off |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday January 2 | 4 days |
| Epiphany | Monday January 5 | 4 days |
| Washington's Birthday + Birthday of Luis Muñoz Marín | Tuesday February 17 | 5 days |
| Birthday of Luis Muñoz Marín | Thursday February 19, Friday February 20 | 5 days |
| Birthday of José de Diego | Friday April 17 | 4 days |
| Veterans Day | Monday November 9, Tuesday November 10 | 5 days |
| Veterans Day | Thursday November 12, Friday November 13 | 5 days |
| Discovery of Puerto Rico | Friday November 20 | 4 days |
| Thanksgiving Day | Friday November 27 | 4 days |
Working days per month in 2026
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 18 |
| February | 18 |
| March | 21 |
| April | 21 |
| May | 20 |
| June | 21 |
| July | 20 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 21 |
| October | 21 |
| November | 18 |
| December | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
22 official holidays, 19 of them on weekdays.
Veterans Day, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
242 working days (Monday to Friday) in Puerto Rico.