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National Holidays Observed in Puerto Rico

2009 Puerto Rican International Business Calendar

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The following national holidays are observed in Puerto Rico. Most international holidays that fall on a weekend are observed on the following Monday or next business day.
  • January 6 - Three Kings Day (Epiphany)
  • January 11 - Eugenio Maria de Hostos Day*
  • March 22 - Emancipation Day
  • April 10 - Good Friday
  • April 12 - Easter
  • April 16 - Jose de Diego Day**
  • July 17 - Luis Munoz Rivera Day**
  • July 25 - Constitution Day
  • July 27 - Jose Celso Barbosa Day
  • October 12 - Dia de la Raza
  • November 19 - Discovery of Puerto Rico
  • December 24 - Christmas Eve
  • December 25 - Christmas

Be sure to confirm this information with local sources before making International travel or business plans.

All United States Federal holidays are also observed in Puerto Rico.

* Observed on the second Monday of the month.

** Observed on the third Monday of the month.

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