how many public holidays does panama have? what is observed on december 8th?

Panama has 11 official national public holidays each year. On December 8th, Panama observes Mother's Day (Día de las Madres), which is also tied to the Catholic Feast of the Immaculate Conception. It is a national public holiday where families honor mothers with heartfelt gestures, church services, and celebrations. This date was established as Mother's Day in 1930, aligning with a deeply spiritual tradition honoring the Virgin Mary.