Typical pattern (reference only)
The most followed public draws are usually scheduled on Wednesdays (midweek product) and Sundays (Sunday product), often around 3:00 p.m. Panama time (GMT-5). Gordito del Zodíaco is a special, high-jackpot monthly LNB draw with the month’s official zodiac sign; extraordinary draws follow a separate published calendar.
Public communications often mention Plaza Víctor Julio Gutiérrez (Calidonia, Panama City) as the venue. Venue and time can change—do not treat this page as the official call to the draw.
Holidays and rescheduling
The National Charity Lottery (LNB) frequently adjusts programming on special dates (for example Carnival or Holy Week). In those weeks it is not unusual for the Sunday draw to move to Saturday, often still around 3:00 p.m., but only the current official notice counts.
Local media may publish booth or customer-service hours—use them as hints and always cross-check with the LNB.
Where to confirm (official)
For day, time, venue, or cancellation changes, use the official website and institutional social channels. Recent LNB infographics have referenced live coverage on Instagram.
Example: Holy Week 2026 (public service hours & holidays)
The table below summarizes customer-service hours that often circulate in press and social networks around holidays; they can change. It does not replace LNB notices or the official draw call.
- Thursday 2 April: reduced service day (common references: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon).
- Friday 3 April: Good Friday—many offices remain closed.
- Saturday 4 April: minimal staffing or booth cycle (common references: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.).
- Sunday 5 April: in similar years outlets have been reported closer to “normal” hours; the exact public draw day is set by the LNB (it may have moved to Saturday per that year’s schedule).
Key takeaways
- Regular draws: Wednesdays and Sundays, with possible shifts on holiday weeks.
- Typical public draw time: often around 3:00 p.m. Panama time.
- Holiday pattern: Sunday draws may move to Saturday—check Instagram and lnb.gob.pa.
- Gordito del Zodíaco & extraordinary draws: Gordito is monthly (~twelve per year) with the month’s zodiac sign in each edition; follow the official calendar and do not assume the same weekday as the midweek or Sunday products.