Public Holidays in Honduras 2026
11 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Honduras combines Holy Week, Independence Day and the October Morazán Week break. The October holiday block consolidates several civic holidays into a multi-day period whose exact dates are set for the year.
Honduras 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 |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Day of the Americas |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| Sep 15 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| Oct 7 | Wednesday | Morazán Week holiday * |
| Oct 8 | Thursday | Morazán Week holiday * |
| Oct 9 | Friday | Morazán Week holiday * |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
* Morazán Week dates are based on the annual calendar pattern and should be confirmed against the final Honduran labour/government notice.
Morazán Week 2026
The October holiday period, commonly called Semana Morazánica, groups several civic commemorations into a longer break. Government and private-sector implementation can differ slightly.
Holiday Rules in Honduras
Holy Week dates move with Easter. The October civic-holiday block is established through national rules and annual work schedules, so its exact Wednesday-to-Friday placement should be verified each year.
Honduras Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Independence Day is 15 September.
- Holy Week includes Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
- Morazán Week creates a multi-day October break.
- Honduras stays on UTC−6 year-round.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Honduras Independence Day?
It is observed on 15 September.
What is Morazán Week?
It is the consolidated October holiday period that groups several civic commemorations.
Why are the October dates marked with an asterisk?
The exact annual work schedule should be checked against the official government and labour-sector notice.
Does Honduras use daylight saving time?
No. Honduras remains on UTC−6 throughout the year.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official legislative text governing the October civic-holiday transfer.
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.