Holidays in El Salvador in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in El Salvador in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting El Salvador.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | El Salvador January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Signing of the Peace Accords | El Salvador January 16 2026, Friday |
Observance |
| Women's Day | El Salvador March 8 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| March Equinox | El Salvador March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| National Day of Life, Peace and Justice | El Salvador March 26 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Palm Sunday | El Salvador March 29 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Maundy Thursday | El Salvador April 2 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Good Friday | El Salvador April 3 2026, Friday |
National |
| Holy Saturday | El Salvador April 4 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Easter Sunday | El Salvador April 5 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Labor Day / May Day | El Salvador May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| Cross Day | El Salvador May 3 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Soldiers' Day | El Salvador May 7 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| Mothers' Day | El Salvador May 10 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Fathers' Day | El Salvador June 17 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| June Solstice | El Salvador June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Teachers' Day | El Salvador June 22 2026, Monday |
Observance |
| San Salvador Day 1 (S. Salvador only) | El Salvador August 3 2026, Monday |
Local holiday |
| San Salvador Day 2 (S. Salvador only) | El Salvador August 5 2026, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| Celebrations of San Salvador | El Salvador August 6 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Independence Day | El Salvador September 15 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| September Equinox | El Salvador September 22 2026, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
| Children's Day | El Salvador October 1 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| Columbus Day | El Salvador October 12 2026, Monday |
Observance |
| All Saints Day | El Salvador November 2 2026, Monday |
National |
| December Solstice | El Salvador December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | El Salvador December 24 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | El Salvador December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | El Salvador December 31 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
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