Public holidays in Honduras in 2026 include statutory civic, religious and national holidays established by the Labour Code, together with the consolidated October holiday period known as Semana Morazánica. Some holidays are transferred for particular sectors, so the legal holiday date and the day actually taken off can sometimes differ.
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Next Public Holiday in Honduras
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Confirmed |
Public Holidays in Honduras 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Confirmed |
| April 2, 2026 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Confirmed |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Confirmed |
| April 4, 2026 | Saturday | Holy Saturday | Confirmed |
| April 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Day of the Americas | Confirmed – Statutory Date |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Confirmed |
| September 15, 2026 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Confirmed |
| October 7, 2026 | Wednesday | Semana Morazánica | Confirmed |
| October 8, 2026 | Thursday | Semana Morazánica | Confirmed |
| October 9, 2026 | Friday | Semana Morazánica | Confirmed |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Confirmed |
How Public Holidays Work in Honduras
Article 339 of the Honduran Labour Code establishes the core paid public holidays and national feast days. These include 1 January, 14 April, 1 May, 15 September, 25 December and Thursday, Friday and Saturday of Holy Week.
The Labour Code historically also lists the civic holidays of 3, 12 and 21 October. Those October holidays are now consolidated into the holiday period known as Semana Morazánica under later legislation.
Honduras also uses holiday-transfer rules in certain circumstances. As a result, the statutory date of a holiday may remain unchanged even when employees in a particular sector take the corresponding day off on another date.
Holy Week Holidays in Honduras in 2026
Holy Week is one of the most important holiday periods in Honduras. Article 339 of the Labour Code identifies Thursday, Friday and Saturday of Holy Week as paid holidays.
In 2026, these dates are Thursday, 2 April, Friday, 3 April and Saturday, 4 April.
Official 2026 government circulars also granted additional leave around Holy Week to some public-sector employees. For example, certain public administration employees received days off on 30 and 31 March and 1 April under arrangements involving the Día de las Américas holiday and annual vacation entitlement. Those additional days should not be treated as three extra nationwide statutory holidays.
Day of the Americas in Honduras
14 April is the statutory Día de las Américas holiday under Article 339 of the Honduran Labour Code.
In 2026, however, the actual day of enjoyment differed by sector. For private-sector employees, the holiday was transferred to Monday, 20 April 2026 under the applicable holiday-transfer rules.
Parts of the public administration followed a different arrangement. Government circulars transferred the 14 April holiday entitlement to Monday, 30 March as part of the Holy Week leave schedule.
For this reason, 14 April remains the most appropriate date for the main nationwide holiday database, while the transferred observance dates should be explained separately.
Labour Day in Honduras
Labour Day is observed on 1 May and is one of the paid national holidays listed in Article 339 of the Labour Code.
In 2026, 1 May falls on a Friday, creating a three-day weekend for many employees whose usual weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
Independence Day in Honduras
Honduras celebrates Independence Day on 15 September. The date is a statutory national holiday under the Labour Code and forms part of the country's September patriotic celebrations.
In 2026, Independence Day falls on a Tuesday.
Semana Morazánica in Honduras in 2026
Semana Morazánica consolidates the October civic holidays historically associated with 3 October, 12 October and 21 October.
Under Decree 78-2015, the consolidated holiday period begins with the first Wednesday of October. In 2026, the first Wednesday falls on 7 October.
The core 2026 holiday dates used in the VisaBoards database are therefore 7, 8 and 9 October.
Public-sector arrangements can extend beyond those three core holiday dates. For Semana Morazánica 2026, some government institutions closed from Monday, 5 October through Friday, 9 October. However, 5 and 6 October were treated as additional leave or vacation days rather than separate nationwide statutory holidays.
Semana Morazánica Rules for the Private Sector
The legislation applies Semana Morazánica differently to private-sector employees. Under the general rule, the private-sector holiday begins at midday on the first Wednesday of October and continues until midday on Saturday.
Employers and employees should therefore check the current labour guidance applicable to their workplace rather than assuming that public-sector office closures and private-sector working hours are identical.
Christmas Day in Honduras
Christmas Day on 25 December is a statutory paid holiday under Article 339 of the Honduran Labour Code.
In 2026, Christmas Day falls on a Friday, creating a three-day weekend for many employees on a standard Monday-to-Friday schedule.
Are Public Holidays Paid in Honduras?
The Honduran Labour Code provides for payment of the statutory holidays listed in Article 339 when they are not worked.
Article 340 also provides special compensation when an employee works on a statutory rest day, public holiday or national feast day under the circumstances covered by the Labour Code.
Are Government Offices Closed on Public Holidays in Honduras?
Government offices generally close according to official public-administration holiday instructions, but the government may issue specific annual arrangements extending a holiday period or charging additional days against annual vacation entitlement.
This distinction was important during Holy Week and Semana Morazánica in 2026, when certain public employees received additional days away from work that were not themselves new nationwide public holidays.
Are Banks and Businesses Closed on Public Holidays?
Public holidays can affect banks, private businesses and other services, but operating arrangements may vary by sector and employer.
Private-sector holiday treatment is governed by labour legislation and applicable transfer rules. During periods such as Semana Santa and Semana Morazánica, customers should check individual bank, business or service-provider opening hours.
Long Weekends in Honduras in 2026
Several official holidays create extended breaks in Honduras during 2026.
- Holy Week: the statutory Thursday, Friday and Saturday holidays fall on 2–4 April, alongside Easter Sunday on 5 April.
- Labour Day: Friday, 1 May creates a three-day weekend for many Monday-to-Friday employees.
- Semana Morazánica: the consolidated October holiday creates one of the country's main annual extended breaks.
- Christmas: Friday, 25 December creates a three-day weekend for many employees.
Additional days granted by government agencies or employers should not automatically be treated as nationwide statutory holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the next public holiday in Honduras?
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 Honduras public holiday database.
What is Honduras's country code?
Honduras's ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code is HN.
When is Holy Week in Honduras in 2026?
The statutory Holy Week holidays fall on Thursday, 2 April, Friday, 3 April and Saturday, 4 April 2026.
Is Holy Saturday a public holiday in Honduras?
Yes. Article 339 of the Honduran Labour Code expressly includes Saturday of Holy Week among the paid holiday dates.
When is Day of the Americas in Honduras in 2026?
The statutory Día de las Américas date is 14 April. For the private sector in 2026, enjoyment of the holiday was transferred to Monday, 20 April, while parts of the public administration followed a different Holy Week arrangement.
Is 15 September a public holiday in Honduras?
Yes. Independence Day on 15 September is one of the national holidays specified in the Honduran Labour Code.
When is Semana Morazánica in Honduras in 2026?
The consolidated statutory holiday period begins with the first Wednesday of October. In 2026, the core Semana Morazánica dates are 7, 8 and 9 October.
What happened to the 3, 12 and 21 October holidays?
The three October civic holidays were consolidated under Decree 78-2015 into the holiday period known as Semana Morazánica rather than being observed separately on their original calendar dates.
Were 5 and 6 October 2026 national public holidays?
No. Some public institutions closed on 5 and 6 October as part of the extended Semana Morazánica arrangements, but those days were treated as additional leave or vacation rather than separate statutory national holidays.
Are public holidays paid in Honduras?
Yes. The Honduran Labour Code establishes payment rules for the statutory holidays and national feast days covered by Article 339.
Official Sources for Public Holidays in Honduras
- Tribunal Superior de Cuentas – Honduras Labour Code: Article 339 establishes the core paid holidays and Article 340 addresses work performed on holidays.
- Portal Único de Transparencia – Government Holy Week Circulars: confirms the 2026 Holy Week arrangements and public-administration treatment of Día de las Américas.
- Secretaría de Gobernación, Justicia y Descentralización – Semana Morazánica 2026: provides the government's 2026 implementation announcement.
- Televisión Nacional de Honduras – Día de las Américas 2026: reports the official private-sector transfer of the 14 April holiday to 20 April 2026.
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