Panama Hosts Two Major Shopping Events Known as Black Weekend/Black Friday

The Panama Black Weekend is from October 2 to 4, 2026, and the traditional Black Friday retail sales is in late November 2026 (with peak shopping around November 25–30, 2026).

1. Panamá Black Weekend (October 2–4, 2026)

• Dates: Friday, October 2 to Sunday, October 4, 2026.

• Discounts: Up to 70% off on fashion, tech, footwear, beauty, accessories, and jewelry across more than 20,000 brands.

• Participating Centers: Over 16 major malls and plazas nationwide, including:

Albrook Mall

Multiplaza Panamá

Centro Comercial

Los Pueblos 

Los Andes Mall 

Balboa Boutiques 

Santiago Mall

Plus many other malls and stores throughout the country

• Highlights: Features low regional tax rates (7%) and direct flights via Copa Airlines from regional hubs.

2. Traditional Black Friday (Late November 2026)

• Dates: Around November 25 to 30, 2026, aligning with the global Black Friday on November 27, 2026 and Cyber Monday on November 30, 2026.

• Packages & Travel: International travel agencies and tour operators offer structured 5-day / 4-night shopping escape packages (ranging roughly from US$965 to US$2,475 per person depending on hotel tier and airfare origin).