Panama country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours
📍 Panama
Theme Independence Day 2026
Panama is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Panama City, the national observance is Independence Day on 3 November, and the national colours are blue and red. Panama separated from Colombia on 3 November 1903. Separation from Spain is also marked on 28 November.
Capital and region
Panama City is the capital. Panama sits in the American time region, on the America/Panama clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Tuesday, 3 November 2026. Panama separated from Colombia on 3 November 1903. Separation from Spain is also marked on 28 November. Locally it is called Día de la Independencia. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are blue and red. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Panama?
The capital is Panama City.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Tuesday, 3 November 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are blue and red.
What does the national day mark?
Panama separated from Colombia on 3 November 1903. Separation from Spain is also marked on 28 November.
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