El Salvador public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (El Salvador): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 8
- On a weekend
- 1
- Long weekends
- 4
El Salvador public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| April 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 4 | Saturday | Easter Saturday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| August 6 | Thursday | Celebración del Divino Salvador del Mundo |
| September 15 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| November 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- April 2 – April 54 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- August 6 – August 94 days off · if you take Friday August 7 off
- September 12 – September 154 days off · if you take Monday September 14 off
- October 31 – November 23 days off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 16 | Friday | Firma de los Acuerdos de Paz |
| March 8 | Sunday | Día de la Mujer |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 7 | Thursday | Soldier's Day |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| June 17 | Wednesday | Father's Day |
| June 22 | Monday | Día del Maestro |
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 El Salvador have in 2026?
El Salvador has 8 public holidays in 2026; 1 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in El Salvador?
Next public holiday (El Salvador): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, El Salvador has 4 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.