Public Holidays in Guatemala 2026
10 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Guatemala's national calendar combines a three-day Holy Week break with major civic dates such as Independence Day, Army Day and Revolution Day.
Guatemala 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 |
| Jun 29 | Monday | Army Day holiday Observed |
| Sep 15 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | Revolution Day |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
* The 2027 observed Army Day is provisional pending confirmation of the year's application of Guatemala's holiday-transfer rules.
Holy Week and Civic Anniversaries 2026
Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday are nationwide holidays. Independence Day on 15 September is shared historically with several Central American countries.
Holiday Rules in Guatemala
Some civic holidays can be shifted to Monday under Guatemala's holiday-transfer rules. Local patron-saint days, such as Assumption Day in Guatemala City, are not automatically nationwide holidays.
Guatemala Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Holy Week includes Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
- Independence Day is 15 September.
- Revolution Day is 20 October.
- Local municipal holidays are excluded from the national table.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Guatemala Independence Day?
It is observed on 15 September.
How many Holy Week national holidays are listed?
Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday are listed.
Why is Army Day shown as an observed Monday?
Guatemala's transfer rules can move selected civic holidays to Monday; the final annual application should be checked.
Is Assumption Day a nationwide holiday?
It is especially important in Guatemala City, but it is not treated here as a nationwide national holiday.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official Ministry of Labour guide listing statutory holidays and paid rest days.
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 or institutional material is used first where available. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.