Public holidays
Puerto Rico: 18 public holiday dates in 2026 (18 days off) and 21 in 2027 (21 days off), with 246 working days in 2026 and 244 in 2027. National holidays only: regional ones are not included.
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | 2026-W01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 6 January 2026 | 2026-W02 | Epiphany | Yes |
| Monday 19 January 2026 | 2026-W04 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Yes |
| Monday 16 February 2026 | 2026-W08 | George Washington Day, Presidents' Day, and the Day of the Women and Men Heroes of Puerto Rico | Yes |
| Sunday 22 March 2026 | 2026-W12 | Emancipation Day | Yes |
| Monday 23 March 2026 | 2026-W13 | Emancipation Day | Yes |
| Friday 3 April 2026 | 2026-W14 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Monday 25 May 2026 | 2026-W22 | Memorial Day | Yes |
| Friday 19 June 2026 | 2026-W25 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Yes |
| Friday 3 July 2026 | 2026-W27 | Independence Day | Yes |
| Saturday 4 July 2026 | 2026-W27 | Independence Day | Yes |
| Saturday 25 July 2026 | 2026-W30 | Puerto Rico Constitution Day | Yes |
| Monday 7 September 2026 | 2026-W37 | Labor Day | Yes |
| Monday 12 October 2026 | 2026-W42 | Columbus Day | Yes |
| Wednesday 11 November 2026 | 2026-W46 | Veterans Day | Yes |
| Thursday 19 November 2026 | 2026-W47 | Puerto Rican Identity Day | Yes |
| Thursday 26 November 2026 | 2026-W48 | Thanksgiving Day | Yes |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | 2026-W52 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 January 2027 | 2026-W53 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Wednesday 6 January 2027 | 2027-W01 | Epiphany | Yes |
| Monday 18 January 2027 | 2027-W03 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Yes |
| Monday 15 February 2027 | 2027-W07 | George Washington Day, Presidents' Day, and the Day of the Women and Men Heroes of Puerto Rico | Yes |
| Monday 22 March 2027 | 2027-W12 | Emancipation Day | Yes |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | 2027-W12 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Monday 31 May 2027 | 2027-W22 | Memorial Day | Yes |
| Friday 18 June 2027 | 2027-W24 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Yes |
| Saturday 19 June 2027 | 2027-W24 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Yes |
| Sunday 4 July 2027 | 2027-W26 | Independence Day | Yes |
| Monday 5 July 2027 | 2027-W27 | Independence Day | Yes |
| Sunday 25 July 2027 | 2027-W29 | Puerto Rico Constitution Day | Yes |
| Monday 26 July 2027 | 2027-W30 | Puerto Rico Constitution Day | Yes |
| Monday 6 September 2027 | 2027-W36 | Labor Day | Yes |
| Monday 11 October 2027 | 2027-W41 | Columbus Day | Yes |
| Thursday 11 November 2027 | 2027-W45 | Veterans Day | Yes |
| Friday 19 November 2027 | 2027-W46 | Puerto Rican Identity Day | Yes |
| Thursday 25 November 2027 | 2027-W47 | Thanksgiving Day | Yes |
| Friday 24 December 2027 | 2027-W51 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Saturday 25 December 2027 | 2027-W51 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Friday 31 December 2027 | 2027-W52 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April 2026 | Friday 26 March 2027 | −8 days, changes month |
| Memorial Day | Monday 25 May 2026 | Monday 31 May 2027 | +6 days |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday 19 January 2026 | Monday 18 January 2027 | −1 day |
| George Washington Day, Presidents' Day, and the Day of the Women and Men Heroes of Puerto Rico | Monday 16 February 2026 | Monday 15 February 2027 | −1 day |
| Labor Day | Monday 7 September 2026 | Monday 6 September 2027 | −1 day |
| Columbus Day | Monday 12 October 2026 | Monday 11 October 2027 | −1 day |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday 26 November 2026 | Thursday 25 November 2027 | −1 day |
A shift ignores the year: +19 days means 19 days later in the calendar.
| Month | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19 | 18 | −1 |
| February | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| March | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| April | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| May | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| June | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| July | 22 | 20 | −2 |
| August | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| September | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| October | 21 | 20 | −1 |
| November | 18 | 19 | +1 |
| December | 22 | 21 | −1 |
| Q1 | 59 | 58 | −1 |
| Q2 | 62 | 63 | +1 |
| Q3 | 64 | 63 | −1 |
| Q4 | 61 | 60 | −1 |
| Year | 246 | 244 | −2 |
Weekdays by the local weekend (Sunday and Saturday), minus the public holidays most people have off.
The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.
At work: Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.
Epiphany, also known as Theophany in the Eastern Churches, is a Christian feast commemorating the visit of the Magi, the baptism of Jesus and the wedding at Cana. In Western Christianity it commemorates principally the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus. Customs include Epiphany singing, blessing houses and eating Three Kings Cake.
At work: Fine to mention; in many places it is a family occasion rather than a working day.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January. King was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement. It was signed into law in 1983 and first observed on 20 January 1986.
At work: Fine to mention. A federal holiday, so government offices are closed; private employers differ.
The third Monday of February is a federal and Commonwealth holiday, also known as Presidents' Day. Some former Puerto Rican holidays were merged into it.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
22 March commemorates the abolition of slavery in Puerto Rico in 1873, eight years after the Thirteenth Amendment in the United States, as the island was still a Spanish colony. It is an official holiday of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
At work: Very welcome to mention with respect. A day off.
A solemn Christian holy day commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus, observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. It falls on the Friday immediately before Easter Sunday.
At work: Fine to mention the long weekend. It is a sombre day for those who observe it, so avoid "Happy Good Friday". Its date moves every year with Easter, so check the calendar when planning spring deadlines.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday for mourning the US military personnel who died while serving in the US Armed Forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May. People visit cemeteries and memorials, and volunteers place American flags on the graves in national cemeteries. The flag is flown at half-staff until noon.
At work: Solemn, so "Happy" does not fit; "Have a good weekend" is safer. A Monday off for federal offices.
Juneteenth, on 19 June, is a federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It refers to 19 June 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas at the end of the Civil War.
At work: Fine to mention; it is a day of celebration and reflection on history. Private employers decide for themselves whether to give the day off, so check before assuming.
Independence Day, known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday that commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on 4 July 1776, which declared the Thirteen Colonies no longer subject to the British monarch. It is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, picnics, concerts and family reunions.
At work: Fine and friendly to mention.
25 July is an official holiday of the Commonwealth. It was formerly called Occupation Day, commemorating the anniversary of the landing of American troops at Guánica in 1898.
At work: Welcome to mention with care. A day off.
Labor Day is held on the first Monday of September in the United States and Canada. The date was suggested as sitting midway between the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving. It is called the "unofficial end of summer" because it marks the end of the nominal summer season in the US.
At work: Fine to mention. It is a long weekend, and work tends to pick up afterwards.
In Puerto Rico it is Día de la Raza (Descubrimiento de América), a federal and commonwealth holiday on the second Monday of October. In Colombia, around 12 October, it was long called Día de la Raza; since 2021 its official name is Día de la Diversidad Étnica y Cultural de la Nación Colombiana.
At work: The meaning of the day is debated, so it is best not to make a point of it. A simple mention of the long weekend is fine.
Veterans Day is a federal holiday observed on 11 November to honour military veterans of the US Armed Forces. It was originally known as Armistice Day and was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. It is distinct from Memorial Day: Veterans Day commemorates the service of all US veterans, while Memorial Day honours those who died in service.
At work: A federal holiday. Fine to mention.
19 November, an official holiday of the Commonwealth, was formerly known as the Discovery of Puerto Rico, as Christopher Columbus landed on the northwest coast of Puerto Rico near Aguada on this day in 1493.
At work: Welcome to mention. A day off.
A harvest festival held on the fourth Thursday of November. Families and friends gather for a big meal and give thanks for the year. These US territories observe all US federal holidays, including Thanksgiving.
At work: Very welcome to mention. Expect US colleagues to be hard to reach for several days.
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on 25 December. Eastern Christian Churches that follow the older Julian calendar celebrate it on 25 December of that calendar, which currently corresponds to 7 January. It is a public holiday in many countries, and many non-Christians celebrate it culturally too.
At work: Widely welcome to mention. Plan important meetings before the break. If you're unsure whether someone celebrates it, "Happy holidays" is a safe choice.
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