Public Holidays in Puerto Rico
Upcoming Holidays
- May11
Mother's Day
In 12 daysObservance - May26
Memorial Day
In 27 daysPublic - Jun15
Father's Day
In 47 daysObservance
Holiday Calendar
January(4 holidays)
- 1WedNew Year's DayPublic
- 6MonEpiphanyPublic
- 13MonBirthday of Eugenio María de HostosPublic
- 20MonMartin Luther King Jr. DayPublic
February(3 holidays)
- 14FriValentine's DayObservance
- 17MonWashington's BirthdayPublic
- 18TueBirthday of Luis Muñoz MarínPublic
March(2 holidays)
- 2SunAmerican Citizenship DayPublic
- 22SatEmancipation DayPublic
April(4 holidays)
- 15TueTax DayObservance
- 16WedBirthday of José de DiegoPublic
- 20SunEaster SundayObservance
- 23WedAdministrative Professionals DayObservance
May(2 holidays)
- 11SunMother's DayObservance
- 26MonMemorial DayPublic
June(2 holidays)
- 15SunFather's DayObservance
- 19ThuJuneteenthPublic
July(4 holidays)
- 4FriIndependence DayPublic
- 21MonBirthday of Don Luis Muñoz RiveraPublic
- 25FriPuerto Rico Constitution DayPublic
- 27SunBirthday of Dr. José Celso BarbosaPublic
September(1 holiday)
- 1MonLabour DayPublic
October(2 holidays)
- 13MonColumbus DayPublic
- 31FriHalloweenObservance
November(4 holidays)
- 11TueVeterans DayPublic
- 19WedDiscovery of Puerto RicoPublic
- 27ThuThanksgiving DayPublic
- 28FriDay after Thanksgiving DayObservance
December(3 holidays)
- 24WedChristmas EveOptional
- 25ThuChristmas DayPublic
- 31WedNew Year's EveObservance
Holiday Types
About National Holidays in Puerto Rico
Official public holidays in Puerto Rico. These are designated non-working days when most businesses, schools, government offices, and financial institutions are closed. Understanding these holidays is essential for planning business operations, travel itineraries, and personal time off.
Holiday planning tips: Consider booking accommodations and transportation well in advance for major holidays. Many locals take extended vacations during key holiday periods, which can affect availability of services and create opportunities for longer breaks by strategically using your vacation days.
Maximize Your Vacation Days with Puerto Rico Public Holidays 2025-2026
This strategic holiday planner shows how to combine 21 official public holidays in Puerto Rico with your annual leave for extended vacations and long weekends. Create the perfect work-life balance by optimizing your time off around these key dates.