Guatemala’s public holidays in 2026 include fixed national holidays, three paid Holy Week holidays and two statutory half-day rests at the end of the year. The main legal framework is Article 127 of Guatemala’s Labour Code, while legislation governing internal tourism can transfer certain holidays to a Monday.
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Next Public Holiday in Guatemala
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2026 | Sunday | All Saints’ Day | Official Public Holiday |
Public Holidays in Guatemala 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day | Official Public Holiday |
| April 2, 2026 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Official Public Holiday |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Official Public Holiday |
| April 4, 2026 | Saturday | Holy Saturday | Official Public Holiday |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Official Public Holiday |
| June 29, 2026 | Monday | Army Day – Observed Holiday | Official Public Holiday |
| September 15, 2026 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Official Public Holiday |
| October 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Revolution Day | Official Public Holiday |
| November 1, 2026 | Sunday | All Saints’ Day | Official Public Holiday |
| December 24, 2026 | Thursday | Christmas Eve – Half-day from 12:00 | Official Half-Day Public Holiday |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Official Public Holiday |
| December 31, 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Eve – Half-day from 12:00 | Official Half-Day Public Holiday |
How Public Holidays Work in Guatemala
Article 127 of Guatemala’s Labour Code establishes the principal paid days of rest for private-sector workers. These include New Year’s Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Labour Day, Army Day, Independence Day, Revolution Day, All Saints’ Day and Christmas Day.
The law also provides paid half-day rest periods beginning at 12:00 on 24 December and 31 December.
The Guatemala Labour Code also recognises the day of the local community festival. Because that date varies by municipality or locality, it is not included in the nationwide VisaBoards public-holiday database.
Holy Week Public Holidays in Guatemala
Holy Week is one of the most important holiday periods in Guatemala. The Labour Code grants paid rest on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.
In 2026, these statutory Holy Week holidays fall on Thursday, 2 April, Friday, 3 April and Saturday, 4 April.
Easter Sunday falls on 5 April 2026, but Sunday itself is not added as a separate statutory holiday row in the nationwide database because the Labour Code specifically identifies Thursday, Friday and Saturday of Holy Week as the paid holiday dates.
Army Day in Guatemala in 2026
Army Day is commemorated annually on 30 June, but the actual paid rest day can be transferred under Guatemala’s legislation promoting domestic tourism.
In 2026, 30 June fell on a Tuesday. The applicable transfer rule moved the paid holiday to Monday, 29 June 2026.
The Congress of the Republic of Guatemala confirmed that the Army Day holiday was observed on Monday, 29 June, while the official commemorative ceremonies took place on Tuesday, 30 June.
Revolution Day in Guatemala in 2026
Revolution Day commemorates the Revolution of 20 October 1944 and is a statutory paid holiday under Guatemala’s Labour Code.
In 2026, the holiday falls on Tuesday, 20 October. It was not transferred to the preceding Monday or following Friday.
The Agencia Guatemalteca de Noticias specifically confirmed that the 2026 Revolution Day holiday remained on its original calendar date.
Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve Half-Day Holidays
Guatemala has two statutory half-day paid rest periods at the end of the year.
- 24 December: paid rest begins at 12:00.
- 31 December: paid rest begins at 12:00.
These should be distinguished from full-day public holidays. Christmas Day on 25 December is a full statutory public holiday, while Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve provide only the afternoon rest established by Article 127 of the Labour Code.
Local Festival Holidays in Guatemala
Guatemala’s Labour Code recognises the festival day of each locality as a paid day of rest. The date is not the same nationwide because individual municipalities and communities celebrate different patronal or local festivals.
For that reason, local festival holidays are not included in the primary nationwide VisaBoards public-holiday database. Travellers and employees should check the applicable municipal calendar when a local holiday may affect their plans.
Long Weekends in Guatemala in 2026
Several public holidays create extended breaks for workers with a standard Monday-to-Friday schedule.
- Holy Week: Maundy Thursday and Good Friday combine with Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday to create an extended Easter break.
- Labour Day: Friday, 1 May creates a three-day weekend.
- Army Day: the transferred holiday on Monday, 29 June creates a three-day weekend.
- Christmas: Friday, 25 December creates a three-day weekend for workers who normally have Saturday and Sunday off.
Individual employment schedules can differ, particularly in sectors that operate continuously, so workers should confirm their applicable arrangements with their employer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the next public holiday in Guatemala?
The next public holiday changes throughout the year. The live VisaBoards section near the top of this page displays the next upcoming holiday from the current Guatemala public-holiday database.
What is Guatemala’s country code?
Guatemala’s ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code is GT.
How many nationwide holiday dates are in the Guatemala 2026 database?
The verified VisaBoards dataset contains 12 nationwide statutory holiday dates in 2026. Ten are full-day holiday dates and two, 24 December and 31 December, are statutory half-day rests beginning at noon.
When are the Holy Week public holidays in Guatemala in 2026?
The statutory Holy Week holidays are Maundy Thursday on 2 April, Good Friday on 3 April and Holy Saturday on 4 April 2026.
Is Easter Sunday a separate public holiday in Guatemala?
Easter Sunday is an important religious observance, but Article 127 specifically identifies Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday as the statutory Holy Week paid holidays. Easter Sunday is therefore not added as a separate nationwide holiday row.
When is Army Day observed as a holiday in Guatemala in 2026?
Army Day is commemorated on 30 June, but the 2026 paid rest day was transferred to Monday, 29 June because 30 June fell on a Tuesday.
When is Independence Day in Guatemala in 2026?
Guatemala celebrates Independence Day on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. It is a statutory paid public holiday.
Was Revolution Day transferred in 2026?
No. Revolution Day remained on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 and was not transferred to Monday or Friday.
Is All Saints’ Day a public holiday in Guatemala?
Yes. All Saints’ Day on 1 November is included among the statutory paid holidays established by Article 127 of the Labour Code.
Is 24 December a full public holiday in Guatemala?
No. Article 127 provides a half-day paid rest on 24 December beginning at 12:00. The full Christmas Day public holiday is observed on 25 December.
Is 31 December a full public holiday in Guatemala?
No. New Year’s Eve provides a statutory half-day rest beginning at 12:00. New Year’s Day on 1 January is a full public holiday.
Are local patronal festivals nationwide public holidays?
No. The Labour Code recognises the festival day of each locality, but the applicable date varies by community. These local holidays are therefore not part of the nationwide VisaBoards schedule.
Official Sources for Public Holidays in Guatemala
- Guatemala Ministry of Labour – Labour Code, Article 127: establishes statutory paid holidays, Holy Week holidays, year-end half-day rests and local festival holidays.
- Agencia Guatemalteca de Noticias – 2026 Holidays: government news calendar confirming the principal 2026 holiday dates.
- Congress of the Republic of Guatemala – Army Day 2026: confirms that the 2026 paid rest was observed on Monday, 29 June under the applicable holiday-transfer legislation.
- Agencia Guatemalteca de Noticias – Revolution Day 2026: confirms that the 20 October holiday remained on Tuesday and was not transferred.
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