El Salvador Public Holidays 2025
El Salvador observes 8 public holidays in 2025. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2025 at a glance
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All holidays in 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Observance |
| Jan 16 | Thursday | Firma de los Acuerdos de Paz | Observance |
| Mar 8 | Saturday | Día de la Mujer | Observance |
| Apr 17 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| Apr 18 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 19 | Saturday | Easter Saturday | Public |
| Apr 20 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| May 1 | Thursday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 7 | Wednesday | Soldier's Day | Observance |
| May 10 | Saturday | Mother's Day | Optional |
| Jun 17 | Tuesday | Father's Day | Observance |
| Jun 22 | Sunday | Día del Maestro | Optional |
| Aug 6 | Wednesday | Celebración del Divino Salvador del Mundo | Public |
| Sep 15 | Monday | Independence Day | Public |
| Nov 2 | Sunday | All Souls' Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in El Salvador
Public holidays in El Salvador are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does El Salvador have in 2025?
- El Salvador has 8 nationwide public holidays in 2025, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in El Salvador?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in El Salvador close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.
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