🇬🇹 Guatemala's public holidays in 2026 at a glance
Guatemala has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2026. That puts Guatemala joint 69th out of the 100 countries we track, level with 11 others. The median across those 100 is 13, so this is a short list. 8 fall on a weekday and 3 on a Saturday or Sunday. The year opens with New Year's Day on 1 January and closes with Christmas Day on 25 December. April is the busiest month with 3. Nothing at all falls in February, March or July. This list covers holidays observed across the whole country. Many countries add regional or state holidays on top, and whether a given day is paid depends on your employer, so check locally before you book around it.
Guatemala public holidays in January 2026
New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) on 1 January.
Guatemala public holidays in February 2026
There are no public holidays in Guatemala in February 2026.
Guatemala public holidays in March 2026
There are no public holidays in Guatemala in March 2026.
Guatemala public holidays in April 2026
Maundy Thursday (Jueves Santo) on 2 April, Good Friday (Viernes Santo) on 3 April and Holy Saturday (Sábado Santo) on 4 April.
Guatemala public holidays in May 2026
Labor Day (Día del Trabajo) on 1 May.
Guatemala public holidays in June 2026
Army Day (Día del Ejército) on 29 June.
Guatemala public holidays in July 2026
There are no public holidays in Guatemala in July 2026.
Guatemala public holidays in August 2026
Assumption Day (Día de la Asunción) on 15 August.
Guatemala public holidays in September 2026
Independence Day (Día de la Independencia) on 15 September.
Guatemala public holidays in October 2026
Revolution Day (Día de la Revolución) on 20 October.
Guatemala public holidays in November 2026
All Saints' Day (Día de Todos los Santos) on 1 November.
Guatemala public holidays in December 2026
Christmas Day (Día de Navidad) on 25 December.
Long weekends and bridge days in Guatemala in 2026
On 3 occasions in 2026 a Guatemala holiday lands on a Friday or a Monday, which turns the adjoining weekend into a three-day break with no leave used at all. Another 3 fall exactly one day away from the weekend, so a single day of leave buys four days off.
- Labor Day (Friday, 1 May) — falls on a Friday, so the weekend that follows is a three-day break with no leave used.
- Army Day (Monday, 29 June) — falls on a Monday, so the weekend before it stretches to three days.
- Christmas Day (Friday, 25 December) — falls on a Friday, so the weekend that follows is a three-day break with no leave used.
- New Year's Day (Thursday, 1 January) — book the Friday after it and you get four days in a row for one day of leave.
- Independence Day (Tuesday, 15 September) — book the Monday before it and you get four days in a row for one day of leave.
- Revolution Day (Tuesday, 20 October) — book the Monday before it and you get four days in a row for one day of leave.
Guatemala public holidays — common questions
How many public holidays does Guatemala have in 2026?
Guatemala has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2026, 8 of which fall on a weekday. The count covers days observed across the whole country; regional and state holidays are not included, and whether a day is paid depends on the employer.
When is the first public holiday of 2026 in Guatemala?
It is New Year's Day on 1 January, a Thursday. The last is Christmas Day on 25 December.
Which Guatemala holidays create a long weekend in 2026?
Labor Day (Friday, 1 May), Army Day (Monday, 29 June) and Christmas Day (Friday, 25 December) fall on a Friday or a Monday, so the weekend beside them runs to three days without using any leave.
Do businesses close on public holidays in Guatemala?
Banks, government offices and schools generally close on national public holidays in Guatemala, while shops, restaurants and transport often run reduced hours rather than shutting entirely. If you are working remotely from Guatemala, expect slower replies from local suppliers and government services on these dates.