The following lists events in the year 2026 in Panama.
Incumbents
President: José Raúl Mulino Vice President: To be determined
Events 29 January — The Supreme Court rules that a concession granted to Panama Ports Company, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings, to operate ports on both ends of the Panama Canal is unconstitutional. 10 February – Two boats carrying migrants capsize off the coast of Guna Yala, killing three people. 23 February – The Panamanian government seizes control of the Balboa and Cristóbal terminals of the Panama Canal following the revocation of the CK Hutchison Holdings concession. 11–23 June – Panama participates at the 2026 World Cup.
Holidays
1 January – New Year's Day 9 January – Martyrs' Day 17 February – Carnival 3 April – Good Friday 1 May – Labour Day 3 November – Separation Day from Colombia 5 November – Colon Day 10 November – Uprising of Los Santos 28 November – Independence Day 8 December – Mother's Day 20 December – National Mourning Day 25 December – Christmas Day
Art and entertainment List of Panamanian submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
Culture
Deaths 15 February – Melitón Sánchez Rivas, 91, member of the International Olympic Committee (1998–2014). 24 August – Mitchell Doens, 79, former Minister of Labour and secretary general of the Democratic Revolutionary Party 8 September – María de la Cruz "Toto" Murillo, 81, boxing trainer and coach
References
External links Online calendar