Observed Holidays in Puerto Rico

Monday holidays. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday in January), Washington's Birthday (third Monday in February), Luis Munoz Martin's Birthday (third Monday in February), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), Labor Day (first Monday in September), and Columbus Day (second Monday in October).

Other holidays. Sundays, New Year's Day (January 1), Three Kings Day (January 6), Eugenio Maria de Hostos' Birthday (second Monday of January), February 28, March 22, Antonio Barcelo Day (second Sunday of April), Jose de Diego Day (third Monday in April), Good Friday, Independence Day (July 4), Luis Munoz-Rivera Day (third Monday in July), Constitution Day (July 25), Jose Celoso Barbosa Day (fourth Monday in July), Santiago Iglesias Pantin Day (first Monday in September), Armistice Day (November 11), Discover of Puerto Rico Day (November 19), Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November), Christmas Day (December 25) and general election days.

Effective January 23, 2006, the law relating to business closings and restricted hours of operation on Sundays and holidays does not apply to business establishments employing 15 or less employees on the weekly payroll. For purposes of this law, employee means any regular or part-time employee; professional, executive or administrative employee who works in the commercial establishment; or contract employee.