Employees in Puerto Rico are entitled to 18 public holidays per year, including national and religious observances. Part-time employees receive the same entitlement as full-time staff. Holidays are optional for the private sector, but Remote observes all public holidays. Public holidays count during maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, it is usually observed the following Monday. Employees may work on a holiday if the company requires it, and such decisions must be followed by staff..
Which are the public holidays for Puerto Rico in 2025?
National Holidays (Observed Across Puerto Rico)
January 1 – New Year's Day (Año Nuevo)
January 6 – Day of the Three Wise Men (Día de Reyes)
January 20 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Conmemoración de Martin Luther King Jr.)
February 17 – George Washington's Day / Presidents' Day / Puerto Rico Proceres' Day
March 3 (observed) – American Citizenship Day (Día de la Ciudadanía Americana)
March 22 – Day of the Abolition of Slavery (Día de la abolición de la esclavitud)
April 18 – Good Friday (Viernes Santo)
May 26 – Memorial Day (Día Conmemorativo)
June 19 – Juneteenth National Independence Day
July 4 – United States Independence Day (Día de la Independencia de Estados Unidos)
July 25 – Puerto Rico Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución de Puerto Rico)
July 28 (observed) – José Celso Barbosa Day (Día de José Celso Barbosa)
September 1 – Labor Day (Día del Trabajador)
October 13 – Columbus Day (Descubrimiento de América)
November 11 – Veterans Day (Día de los Veteranos)
November 19 – Day of Puerto Rico (Día de la Puertorriqueñidad)
November 27 – Thanksgiving Day (Día de Acción de Gracias) December 25 – Christmas Day (Navidad)
Which are the public holidays for Puerto Rico in 2026?
National Holidays (Observed Across Puerto Rico)
January 1 - New Year's Day (Año Nuevo)
January 6 - Day of the Three Wise Men (Día de los tres reyes magos)
January 19 - Commemoration of the Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. (Conmemoración del Natalicio de Martin Luther King Jr.)
February 16 - Presidents' Day (Día del Presidente)
March 2 - American Citizenship Day (Día de la Ciudadanía Americana)
March 22 (observed March 23) - Day of the Abolition of Slavery (Día de la abolición de la esclavitud)
April 3 - Good Friday (Viernes Santo)
May 25 - Memorial Day (Día Conmemorativo)
June 19 - Juneteenth National Independence Day
July 4 - United States Independence Day (Dia de la independencia de estados unidos)
July 25 - Commemoration of the Commonwealth (Conmemoración de la Commonwealth)
July 27 - José Celso Barbosa Day (Día de José Celso Barbosa)
September 7 - Labor Day (Día del Trabajador)
October 12 - Discovery of America (Descubrimiento de America)
November 11 - Veterans Day (Día de los Veteranos)
November 19 - Discovery Day of Puerto Rico (Día del descubrimiento de Puerto Rico)
November 26 - Thanksgiving Day (Día de Gracias)
December 25 - Christmas Day (Navidad)
*Please be advised that the information provided is for general guidance only and should not be considered legal advice. Clients are strongly encouraged to contact the Lifecycle - Time & Attendance team for expert guidance and assistance in navigating the intricate landscape of time off requirements in Puerto Rico. Consulting with our team is imperative to ensure compliance with local employment standards legislation and clearly understand the stipulated time off and attendance-related requirements. Your proactive engagement with the Time & Attendance team is vital to making informed decisions and adhering to all relevant regulations.
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