Events in the year 2026 in Puerto Rico.
Incumbents President: Donald Trump (R) Governor: Jenniffer González (R) Resident Commissioner: Pablo Hernández Rivera
Events January 13 January – The Public Housing Administration orders a compulsory inspection of 56,000 units at 328 projects across the territory following criticism over subhuman living conditions.
February 1 February – 68th Annual Grammy Awards: Bad Bunny's Debí Tirar Más Fotos album becomes the first Spanish-language album to win Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammy Awards. 6–22 February – Puerto Rico at the 2026 Winter Olympics 12 February – Governor Gonzalez signs a law recognizing a fetus as a human being.
March 4 March – A patient is killed in a gun attack on an ambulance in Santurce. 5–17 March – 2026 World Baseball Classic in Japan, Puerto Rico, and the United States 23 March Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are deployed to 14 airports nationwide, including Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport. Police seize $12 million worth of cocaine found on a drug smuggling boat off the island's northern coast. Three suspects are arrested.
April 1 April – A protest over a rate fare increase results in the Puerto Rican government temporarily shutting down ferry service between the main island and Vieques. The protest is held in response to an increase in price from $2 to $11.25 for those who do not live on Vieques.
May 26 May – Sebastián Negrón Reichard resigns as Secretary of Economic Development and Commerce of Puerto Rico, citing excessive interference by the Gonzalez administration. 27 May – Governor Gonzalez declares a state of emergency in response to increased coastal erosion in the northern part of the island.
July 21 July – Governor Gonzalez announces the resignation of her Chief of Staff, Francisco Domenech, and his deputy, Itza García, amid allegations of irregularities at the Puerto Rico Office of Permit Management.
August 7 August – The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority begins temporarily shutting off water in the San Juan area due to water shortages.
September 17 September – A magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits Yauco, injuring three people. 28 September – A boat capsizes near Isla de Mona following a fight involving a machete. The United States Coast Guard rescues at least 40 people. Three people are killed.
Holidays
1 January – New Year's Day 6 January – Epiphany 11 January – Eugenio María de Hostos Day 19 January – Martin Luther King Jr. Day 16 February – Presidents' Day 18 February – Carnival 22 March – Emancipation Day 3 April – Good Friday 5 April – Easter Sunday 16 April – Birthday of José de Diego 25 May – Memorial Day 4 July – Independence Day 25 July – Puerto Rico Constitution Day 7 September – Labor Day 12 October – Columbus Day 11 November – Veterans Day 19 November – Discovery Day 27 November – Thanksgiving Day 25 December – Christmas Day
Deaths 5 May – José Ortiz, 62, basketball player (Atléticos de San Germán, Cangrejeros de Santurce, national team)
See also
2026 in the United States 2026 Atlantic hurricane season 2026 in the Caribbean
References
External links Online calendar