| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-04-02 | Maundy Thursday | National |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | National |
| 2026-04-04 | Holy Saturday | National |
| 2026-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2026-06-29 | Army Day | National |
| 2026-08-15 | Assumption Day | National |
| 2026-09-15 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-10-20 | Revolution Day | National |
| 2026-11-01 | All Saints' Day | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Guatemala have in 2026?
Guatemala has 11 public holidays in 2026: 11 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2026 to 25 December 2026, and no public holiday falls in February, March, July. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Guatemala's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Guatemala 2026
Guatemala's public holidays create 4 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Thu 2 - Sun 5 April: Maundy Thursday (4-day weekend, Thursday 2 April to Sunday 5 April).
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May: Labor Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May).
- Sat 27 - Mon 29 June: Army Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 27 June to Monday 29 June).
- Fri 25 - Sun 27 December: Christmas Day (3-day weekend, Friday 25 December to Sunday 27 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Guatemala 2026
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2026 no public holiday in Guatemala is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across North America for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Guatemala: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Guatemala in 2026. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2026 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Guatemala.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Guatemala (2026)
Our Guatemala public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter, commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples. It is a public holiday in many countries with Catholic or Orthodox traditions, particularly in Latin America, Europe and parts of Asia and Africa. The name is commonly linked to the ceremonial washing of feet, and to the antiphon mandatum novum, a new commandment. Church services often include the rite of foot washing.
Good Friday
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a public holiday in most countries with Christian traditions, and businesses, banks and schools often close. Observance is typically solemn, with church services, processions and in some places Passion plays. The date moves each year because Easter is calculated from the first full moon following the March equinox.
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, recalling the day Jesus lay in the tomb. It is a public holiday in several countries, particularly in Europe and Latin America, though in many places it is not a separate holiday because it falls on a weekend. The principal liturgy is the Easter Vigil held after nightfall, during which the Paschal candle is lit and the resurrection is first proclaimed.
Labor Day
Labor Day honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement. Most countries observe it on 1 May, known internationally as May Day or International Workers' Day, which grew out of the campaign for an eight hour working day. Others, including the United States and Canada, hold it on the first Monday of September. Typical events include trade union marches, rallies and public speeches on working conditions.