Here is the 2026 public holiday calendar, with some ideas on what to do and where to go.
2026 Public Holiday Calendar
Important note: The governor may establish by proclamation that a given public holiday will be observed on the Monday or Friday closest to the official date.
Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026: New Year's Day
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026: Three Kings Day
Monday, Jan. 19, 2026: Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, Feb. 16, 2026: Presidents Day and Day of Puerto Rico's Founding Fathers and Mothers
Monday, March 2, 2026: American Citizenship Day
Sunday, March 22, 2026: Abolition of Slavery Day
Friday, April 3, 2026: Good Friday
Monday, May 25, 2026: Memorial Day
Friday, June 19, 2026: Juneteenth
Saturday, July 4, 2026: U.S. Independence Day
Saturday, July 25, 2026: Puerto Rico Constitution Day
Monday, Sept. 7, 2026: Labor Day
Monday, Oct. 12, 2026: Columbus Day
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026: Veterans Day
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026: Puerto Rican Heritage Day
Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026: Thanksgiving Day
Friday, Dec. 25, 2026: Christmas Day
A holiday for hanging out
If you're ready for something different, you can't go wrong with the San Juan Artisan Distillers tour. From the makers of Tres Clavos and Ron Pepón, this tour lets you explore the entire distillery process and sample the different rums.
If you want to be a bartender for a day, you can head to Hacienda Santa Ana and take the Mixology Tour de Ron del Barrilito.
Another idea worth considering is doing the chinchorreo (hopping between chinchorros) route in Guavate. You'll enjoy great coffee, hearty food and a beautiful drive.
All of these options are accessible on Mondays, the most common holiday.
A holiday for adventure
When it comes to adventure, El Yunque National Forest always comes to mind, one of the Caribbean's wonders. And why not? With its unmatched landscape, our forest has everything you could want to explore.
But the Island has other gems worth visiting. One of them is Reserva Natural Inés María Mendoza, from which you can take in the Caribbean Sea. This is the place to explore if you like hiking.
On the other hand, if you're looking for an adventure that pushes you to the limit, you'll want to go to Toro Verde in Orocovis. The ziplines at Toro Verde are for the truly daring. Do you dare?
A beach holiday
The beach tends to be the perfect antidote for relieving stress. The good news is that Puerto Rico has no shortage of beautiful beaches. Here are a few suggestions:
Here are a few suggestions:
Head over to Playa Aviones in Loíza and then stop by Piñones for a good meal.
If you've never seen black sand, check out Playa Los Bohíos in Maunabo.
Any beach in Culebra will take your breath away.
And if you're looking for something even more relaxing, we recommend the Baños de Coamo. The thermal waters will melt away whatever stress you've built up.
A family holiday
For a more family-oriented holiday, there's Bahía Viva in Cataño. There you'll find an unbeatable view of Old San Juan, along with recreational parks for children, restaurants, murals and a colorful boardwalk.
You can also explore one of the museums on the Island. We suggest the Museo de las Américas to mark Abolition of Slavery Day and Juneteenth. The museum has permanent exhibitions that address our African and indigenous heritage. Most museums are generally closed on Mondays, but these 2 holidays fall on days when the museums are open.
If you have time, you can visit Iglesia San José, the second-oldest church in the Americas. It is minutes from the Museo de las Américas and tends to be open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Other free outdoor options include the Paseo Lineal in Bayamón, Plaza las Delicias in Ponce, a walk through the Poblado de Boquerón, or a tour of the Casa Histórica de la Música Cayeyana.
Coming up
These are some things you can do to make the most of your holidays. Stay tuned, as we'll keep you updated on other activities as they come up. Enjoy!
This content was translated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
