Holidays in Guatemala in 2026

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
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