Guatemala public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Guatemala): Christmas Eve, on Thursday, December 24, 2026, 50 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 12
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 5
Guatemala public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| April 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 4 | Saturday | Easter Saturday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| June 29 | Monday | Army Day |
| September 15 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| October 20 | Tuesday | Revolution Day |
| November 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- December 31 – January 45 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- April 2 – April 54 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- June 27 – June 293 days off
- September 12 – September 154 days off · if you take Monday September 14 off
- October 17 – October 204 days off · if you take Monday October 19 off
- December 24 – December 274 days off
- December 31 – January 34 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| February 11 | Wednesday | White Nun Day |
| February 20 | Friday | Marimba Day |
| March 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| May 30 | Saturday | Popol Vuh Day |
| June 17 | Wednesday | Father's Day |
| June 25 | Thursday | Teacher's Day |
| July 1 | Wednesday | Bank Employee Day |
| October 12 | Monday | Day of Race |
| November 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Guatemala have in 2026?
Guatemala has 12 public holidays in 2026; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Guatemala?
Next public holiday (Guatemala): Christmas Eve, on Thursday, December 24, 2026, 50 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Guatemala has 5 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.