Public Holidays
Discover upcoming public holiday dates for Guatemala and start planning to make the most of your time off.
2026 Public Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year's Day |
| 2 Apr | Thu | Maundy Thursday |
| 3 Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
| 4 Apr | Sat | Easter Saturday |
| 1 May | Fri | Labour Day |
| 29 Jun | Mon | Army Day Holiday |
| 15 Sep | Tue | Independence Day |
| 20 Oct | Tue | Revolution Day |
| 1 Nov | Sun | All Saints' Day |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day |
2027 Public Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year's Day |
| 25 Mar | Thu | Maundy Thursday |
| 26 Mar | Fri | Good Friday |
| 27 Mar | Sat | Easter Saturday |
| 1 May | Sat | Labour Day |
| 28 Jun | Mon | Army Day Holiday |
| 15 Sep | Wed | Independence Day |
| 20 Oct | Wed | Revolution Day |
| 1 Nov | Mon | All Saints' Day |
| 25 Dec | Sat | Christmas Day |
2028 Public Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Sat | New Year's Day |
| 13 Apr | Thu | Maundy Thursday |
| 14 Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
| 15 Apr | Sat | Easter Saturday |
| 1 May | Mon | Labour Day |
| 30 Jun | Fri | Army Day |
| 15 Sep | Fri | Independence Day |
| 20 Oct | Fri | Revolution Day |
| 1 Nov | Wed | All Saints' Day |
| 25 Dec | Mon | Christmas Day |
Guatemala officially recognizes at least 12 official public holidays annually. Many holidays are based on Christian doctrines and some observances are specific to territories or regions in the country. Guatemalan labor laws state that all employees are entitled to paid public holidays, but only at the discretion of the employer.