Christmas in Panama in 2026, like other years, will feature Christmas Day on Friday, December 25th, with festive traditions including Las Posadas processions (Dec 16-24) reenacting Mary and Joseph's journey, plus community events, family gatherings, and a blend of religious observance with vibrant culture, often extending into January with celebrations like Coronación de la Reina del Carnaval (Carnival Queen Coronation) leading to the big Carnival festivities. Expect beautiful weather in December, making it a popular time for festivities before the peak dry season starts. 

Christmas at Guanico Beach Resort offers a laid-back, surf-focused holiday with personalized experiences like surf lessons, fishing trips, beach bonfires, gourmet pizza, and local cocktails, emphasizing adventure and natural beauty rather than large, structured events.