In Panama, the 4th day of November is known as Flag Day and it celebrates the flag of the country. However, it’s not placed on either the date the flag was created or the date on which the flag was adopted. Instead, this holiday is commemorated on the day following Panama’s separation from Columbia in 1903.
The Panamanian Flag is one with a rich history and one that many residents of Panama take the time to celebrate. As such, this day is a public holiday on which many businesses and government offices are closed, and many people have the day off of work.
The History Of Panamanian Flag Day
Maria de la Ossa de Amador made the flag of Panama and it was officially adopted on March 25th, 1925. She produced three copies of the flag with the help of her sister-in-law and her niece. All of these flags were flown when Panama achieved independence. They were flown over Panama City. Copies of these original three flags were widely distributed.
The Panama Flag was designed to mirror the political situation in the country at that time. The blue represented the country’s Conservative Party, the red represented the country’s Liberal Party, and the white was designed to stand for peace. The red star represents authority and law, the blue star stands for honesty and purity, and when taken all of this together, the stars represent the new republic.
Observing Panamanian Flag Day
This holiday is observed with flag-raising ceremonies, particularly in Panama City, and in towns all across the country. There are also parades, the playing of the Panamanian anthem, and other patriotic events. People use the day off to visit with loved ones or to engage with some of the festivals that take place. On social media, the hashtag #FlagDayPanama can be used to advertise this holiday.
When is Flag Day in Panama? |
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| This year (2023) | November 4 (Saturday) |
| Next year (2024) | November 4 (Monday) |
| Last year (2022) | November 4 (Friday) |