Holidays & Time

Guatemala Public Holidays 2026

Guatemala observes 12 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.

2026 at a glance

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January

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February

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March

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April

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May

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June

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July

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August

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September

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October

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November

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December

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All holidays in 2026

DateDayHolidayType
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year's DayPublic
Feb 11WednesdayWhite Nun DayObservance
Feb 20FridayMarimba DayObservance
Mar 8SundayInternational Women's DayObservance
Apr 2ThursdayMaundy ThursdayPublic
Apr 3FridayGood FridayPublic
Apr 4SaturdayEaster SaturdayPublic
Apr 5SundayEaster SundayObservance
May 1FridayLabour DayPublic
May 10SundayMother's DayOptional
May 30SaturdayPopol Vuh DayObservance
Jun 17WednesdayFather's DayOptional
Jun 25ThursdayTeacher's DayObservance
Jun 29MondayArmy DayPublic
Jul 1WednesdayBank Employee DayBank
Sep 15TuesdayIndependence DayPublic
Oct 12MondayDay of RaceBank
Oct 20TuesdayRevolution DayPublic
Nov 1SundayAll Saints' DayPublic
Nov 2MondayAll Souls' DayObservance
Dec 24ThursdayChristmas EvePublic
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayPublic
Dec 31ThursdayNew Year's EvePublic

Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026

About public holidays in Guatemala

Public holidays in Guatemala 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 Guatemala have in 2026?
Guatemala has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
What is the next public holiday in Guatemala?
The next public holiday in Guatemala is Independence Day on September 15, 2026.
Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Guatemala?
On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Guatemala close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.

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