Public holidays in Guatemala, 2026
Guatemala has 12 public holidays in 2026. The next one is Día de la Independencia on 15 September, a Tuesday. 2 fall on a weekend, so 10 land on a working day.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | Año Nuevo |
| 2 April | Thursday | Jueves Santo |
| 3 April | Friday | Viernes Santo |
| 4 April | Saturdayweekend | Sabado Santo |
| 1 May | Friday | Día del Trabajador |
| 29 June | Monday | Día de las Fuerzas Armadas |
| 15 September | Tuesday | Día de la Independencia |
| 20 October | Tuesday | Día de la Revolución |
| 1 November | Sundayweekend | Todos los Santos |
| 24 December | Thursday | Nochebuena |
| 25 December | Friday | Navidad |
| 31 December | Thursday | Fin del Año |
Why the weekend count matters
A country's holiday total is the number people quote, but it is not the number they feel. A public holiday that lands on a Saturday is a day off you already had. In 2026, Guatemala's 12 holidays give 10 actual days away from work , because 2 of them fall at the weekend. Some countries move a weekend holiday to the following Monday and some do not; where that happens the dataset records the day the holiday is observed.
Public holiday data from the date-holidays project, CC-BY-3.0. National public holidays only; regional days and observances that are not days off are excluded.
FAQ
How many public holidays does Guatemala have in 2026?
12, of which 10 fall on a working day and 2 on a weekend.
Which public holidays in Guatemala fall on a weekend in 2026?
Sabado Santo (4 April, Saturday), Todos los Santos (1 November, Sunday).
Are regional holidays included?
No. This lists national public holidays only. Regional days, bank holidays that vary by state or canton, and observances that are not days off are excluded.