Holidays and Observances in El Salvador for 2026

What are the main holidays in El Salvador? As with most countries, national holidays in El Salvador generally mark religious, quasi-religious or patriotic occasions. Below is a listing of all public holidays in El Salvador. Add these holidays to a calendar using our calendar maker. Click on any holiday below for more details and dates for the next 10 years.

2026 EL SALVADOR HOLIDAYS

DateDayHoliday NameHoliday Type
JANUARY
Jan 1ThursdayNew Years DayNational
APRIL
Apr 2ThursdayMaundy ThursdayNational
Apr 3FridayGood FridayNational
Apr 4SaturdayHoly SaturdayNational
MAY
May 1FridayLabor DayNational
May 10SundayMothers DayNational
JUNE
Jun 17WednesdayFathers DayNational
AUGUST
Aug 6ThursdayCelebrations of San SalvadorNational
SEPTEMBER
Sep 15TuesdayIndependence DayNational
NOVEMBER
Nov 2MondayAll Saints DayNational
DECEMBER
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayNational