Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
New Year's Day
January 1
Three Kings Day (Feast of the Epiphany)
January 6
Eugenio María de Hostos' Birthday
January 10 - honors the island educator, writer and
patriot
Martin Luther King Jr Day
Third Monday in January
Presidents' Day
Third Monday in February
Emancipation Day
March 22 - island slaves were freed on this date in 1873
Palm Sunday
Sunday before Easter
Good Friday
Friday before Easter
Easter
A Sunday in late March/April
José de Diego Day
April 18
Memorial Day
Last Monday in May
Independence Day/Fourth of July
July 4
Luis Muñoz Rivera's Birthday
July 18 - honors the island patriot and political leader
Constitution Day
July 25
José Celso Barbosa's Birthday
July 27
Labor Day
First Monday in September
Columbus Day
Second Monday in October
Veterans' Day
November 11
Thanksgiving
Fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Day
December 25
