This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Guatemala 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 Guatemala.
Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
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New Year's Day | Guatemala January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
March Equinox | Guatemala March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
Maundy Thursday | Guatemala April 2 2026, Thursday |
National |
Good Friday | Guatemala April 3 2026, Friday |
National |
Easter Saturday | Guatemala April 4 2026, Saturday |
National |
Easter Sunday | Guatemala April 5 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
Easter Monday | Guatemala April 6 2026, Monday |
Observance |
Labor Day | Guatemala May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
June Solstice | Guatemala June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
Army Day | Guatemala June 30 2026, Tuesday |
National |
Assumption of Mary (Guatemala City only) | Guatemala August 15 2026, Saturday |
Local holiday |
Independence Day | Guatemala September 15 2026, Tuesday |
National |
September Equinox | Guatemala September 22 2026, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
Dia de la raza | Guatemala October 12 2026, Monday |
National |
Revolution of 1944 | Guatemala October 20 2026, Tuesday |
National |
All Saints' Day | Guatemala November 1 2026, Sunday |
National |
December Solstice | Guatemala December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
Christmas Eve | Guatemala December 24 2026, Thursday |
National |
Christmas Day | Guatemala December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
Boxing Day | Guatemala December 26 2026, Saturday |
National |
New Year's Eve | Guatemala December 31 2026, Thursday |
National |