Holidays in Guatemala
In Guatemala, there are 23 holidays: 12 public holidays, 7 observance holidays, 2 optional holidays, 2 bank holidays. The next holiday in Guatemala is Independence Day (Public Holiday), in 8 days on 15 September 2026.
- Public Holidays are official days off recognized by the government.
- Observance Holidays are days of significance but not official holidays.
- Optional Holidays can be observed based on personal or cultural preference.
- Bank Holidays primarily affect banking institutions and financial services.
| Name | Native Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
New Year's Day Public Holiday | Año Nuevo | 01 Jan 2026 8 months ago |
White Nun Day Observance Holiday | Día de la Monja Blanca | 11 Feb 2026 7 months ago |
Marimba Day Observance Holiday | Día de la Marimba | 20 Feb 2026 7 months ago |
International Women's Day Observance Holiday | Día de la Mujer | 08 Mar 2026 6 months ago |
Maundy Thursday Public Holiday | Jueves Santo | 02 Apr 2026 5 months ago |
Good Friday Public Holiday | Viernes Santo | 03 Apr 2026 5 months ago |
Public Holiday | Sabado Santo | 04 Apr 2026 5 months ago |
Observance Holiday | Pascua | 05 Apr 2026 5 months ago |
Labour Day Public Holiday | Día del Trabajador | 01 May 2026 4 months ago |
Mother's Day Optional Holiday | Día de la Madre | 10 May 2026 4 months ago |
Popol Vuh Day Observance Holiday | Día Nacional del Popol Vuh | 30 May 2026 3 months ago |
Father's Day Optional Holiday | Día del Padre | 17 Jun 2026 3 months ago |
Teacher's Day Observance Holiday | Día del Maestro | 25 Jun 2026 2 months ago |
Army Day Public Holiday | Día de las Fuerzas Armadas | 29 Jun 2026 2 months ago |
Bank Employee Day Bank Holiday | Día del Empleado Bancario | 01 Jul 2026 2 months ago |
Independence Day Public Holiday | Día de la Independencia | 15 Sep 2026 in 8 days |
Day of Race Bank Holiday | Día de la Raza | 12 Oct 2026 in a month |
Revolution Day Public Holiday | Día de la Revolución | 20 Oct 2026 in a month |
All Saints' Day Public Holiday | Todos los Santos | 01 Nov 2026 in 2 months |
All Souls' Day Observance Holiday | Día de los Difuntos | 02 Nov 2026 in 2 months |
Christmas Eve Public Holiday | Nochebuena | 24 Dec 2026 in 4 months |
Christmas Day Public Holiday | Navidad | 25 Dec 2026 in 4 months |
New Year's Eve Public Holiday | Fin del Año | 31 Dec 2026 in 4 months |