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Public Holidays in Guatemala — 2026
Guatemala observes 13 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Nationwide | |
| Thursday, April 2, 2026 | Maundy Thursday | Nationwide | |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Nationwide | |
| Saturday, April 4, 2026 | Holy Saturday | Nationwide | |
| Sunday, April 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday | Nationwide | |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | International Workers' Day | Nationwide | |
| Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | Army Day | Nationwide | |
| Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Independence Day | Nationwide | |
| Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | Revolution Day | Nationwide | |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | All Saints' Day | Nationwide | |
| Thursday, December 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve | Nationwide | |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Nationwide | |
| Thursday, December 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 20 |
| May | 20 |
| June | 21 |
| July | 23 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 21 |
| October | 21 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 20 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Thursday, March 25, 2027 | Maundy Thursday |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Saturday, March 27, 2027 | Holy Saturday |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Easter Sunday |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | International Workers' Day |
| Wednesday, June 30, 2027 | Army Day |
| Wednesday, September 15, 2027 | Independence Day |
| Wednesday, October 20, 2027 | Revolution Day |
| Monday, November 1, 2027 | All Saints' Day |
| Friday, December 24, 2027 | Christmas Eve |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Friday, December 31, 2027 | New Year's Eve |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.