Holidays & Time

Guatemala Public Holidays 2027

Guatemala observes 12 public holidays in 2027. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.

2027 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 2027

DateDayHolidayType
Jan 1FridayNew Year's DayPublic
Feb 11ThursdayWhite Nun DayObservance
Feb 20SaturdayMarimba DayObservance
Mar 8MondayInternational Women's DayObservance
Mar 25ThursdayMaundy ThursdayPublic
Mar 26FridayGood FridayPublic
Mar 27SaturdayEaster SaturdayPublic
Mar 28SundayEaster SundayObservance
May 1SaturdayLabour DayPublic
May 10MondayMother's DayOptional
May 30SundayPopol Vuh DayObservance
Jun 17ThursdayFather's DayOptional
Jun 25FridayTeacher's DayObservance
Jul 1ThursdayBank Employee DayBank
Jul 2FridayArmy DayPublic
Sep 15WednesdayIndependence DayPublic
Oct 12TuesdayDay of RaceBank
Oct 20WednesdayRevolution DayPublic
Nov 1MondayAll Saints' DayPublic
Nov 2TuesdayAll Souls' DayObservance
Dec 24FridayChristmas EvePublic
Dec 25SaturdayChristmas DayPublic
Dec 31FridayNew 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 2027?
Guatemala has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2027, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
What is the next public holiday in Guatemala?
The next public holiday in Guatemala is New Year's Day on January 1, 2027.
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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