Public Holidays in El Salvador 2026
11 listed public holiday dates in 2026
El Salvador's national calendar includes a long Holy Week break, family-focused holidays such as Mother's Day and Father's Day, and the country's Independence Day on 15 September.
El Salvador Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Holy Saturday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| Jun 17 | Wednesday | Father's Day |
| Aug 6 | Thursday | Feast of the Divine Saviour |
| Sep 15 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| Nov 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
This table focuses on nationwide holidays. Municipal patron-saint festivities can create additional local closures.
Holy Week and August Celebrations 2026
Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday form the core national Holy Week closure. The Feast of the Divine Saviour on 6 August is also a major national religious date.
Holiday Rules in El Salvador
Most national holidays remain on their calendar date. Holy Week dates move each year with Easter. Municipal festivities, including additional August dates in San Salvador, are not treated here as nationwide holidays.
El Salvador Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Holy Week includes Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
- Independence Day is 15 September.
- Mother's Day is a national holiday on 10 May.
- Some August festivities are local to San Salvador rather than nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is El Salvador Independence Day?
It is observed on 15 September.
How many Holy Week public holidays are listed?
Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday are listed as national holidays.
Is every August festival a nationwide holiday?
No. Some August festivities are municipal, especially in San Salvador; this table focuses on national holidays.
Is Mother's Day a public holiday?
Yes. 10 May is recognized nationally.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official 2026 nationwide government closure and holiday calendar.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory, gazette or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.