Public Holidays in Puerto Rico
Upcoming Holidays
- Feb14
Valentine's Day
In 8 daysObservance - Feb16
Washington's Birthday
In 10 daysPublic - Feb18
Birthday of Luis Muñoz Marín
In 12 daysPublic
Holiday Calendar
January(4 holidays)
- 1ThuNew Year's DayPublic
- 6TueEpiphanyPublic
- 12MonBirthday of Eugenio María de HostosPublic
- 19MonMartin Luther King Jr. DayPublic
February(3 holidays)
- 14SatValentine's DayObservance
- 16MonWashington's BirthdayPublic
- 18WedBirthday of Luis Muñoz MarínPublic
March(2 holidays)
- 2MonAmerican Citizenship DayPublic
- 22SunEmancipation DayPublic
April(4 holidays)
- 5SunEaster SundayObservance
- 15WedTax DayObservance
- 16ThuBirthday of José de DiegoPublic
- 22WedAdministrative Professionals DayObservance
May(2 holidays)
- 10SunMother's DayObservance
- 25MonMemorial DayPublic
June(2 holidays)
- 19FriJuneteenthPublic
- 21SunFather's DayObservance
July(5 holidays)
- 3FriIndependence Day (substitute day)PublicSubstitute
- 4SatIndependence DayPublic
- 20MonBirthday of Don Luis Muñoz RiveraPublic
- 25SatPuerto Rico Constitution DayPublic
- 27MonBirthday of Dr. José Celso BarbosaPublic
September(1 holiday)
- 7MonLabour DayPublic
October(2 holidays)
- 12MonColumbus DayPublic
- 31SatHalloweenObservance
November(4 holidays)
- 11WedVeterans DayPublic
- 19ThuDiscovery of Puerto RicoPublic
- 26ThuThanksgiving DayPublic
- 27FriDay after Thanksgiving DayObservance
December(3 holidays)
- 24ThuChristmas EveOptional
- 25FriChristmas DayPublic
- 31ThuNew Year's EveObservance
Holiday Types
About National Holidays in Puerto Rico
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 2026-2027
This strategic holiday planner shows how to combine 22 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.