The change is because Friday, April 3rd is Good Friday, a national holiday. Holy Week has moved the calendar, and now retirees and pensioners will have an adjustment in their payment date. There will be no need to wait longer than necessary. The first payment will be on Wednesday, April 1st, for both those who collect through ACH and those who withdraw at payment centers in the metropolitan area and in the provinces. There are no banking operations that day. To avoid delays and ensure the money is not left in limbo, it was decided to advance the first payment of the month. The measure aims to ensure that beneficiaries receive their money on time. The second payment will be made on Thursday, April 17th, according to the established calendar. The Social Security Fund (Caja de Seguro Social) informed that the first payment of the regular calendar remains for March 5th.
Panamanian Retirees to Receive Payments Early Due to Holy Week
Due to the national holiday of Good Friday, Panama's pension payment schedule has been changed. The first payment will be made two days earlier to avoid delays. The Social Security Fund has urged the use of electronic channels to receive funds.