Holidays and Observances in Guatemala for 2026

What are the main holidays in Guatemala? As with most countries, national holidays in Guatemala generally mark religious, quasi-religious or patriotic occasions. Below is a listing of all public holidays in Guatemala. 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 GUATEMALA HOLIDAYS

DateDayHoliday NameHoliday Type
JANUARY
Jan 1ThursdayNew Years DayNational
APRIL
Apr 2ThursdayHoly ThursdayNational
Apr 3FridayGood FridayNational
Apr 4SaturdayHoly SaturdayNational
MAY
May 1FridayMay Day / Labour DayNational
May 10Sunday(Working) Mothers DayNational
JUNE
Jun 29MondayArmy DayNational
SEPTEMBER
Sep 15TuesdayIndependence DayNational
OCTOBER
Oct 12MondayDia de la razaNational
Oct 20TuesdayRevolution of 1944National
NOVEMBER
Nov 1SundayAll Saints DayNational
DECEMBER
Dec 24ThursdayChristmas EveNational
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayNational
Dec 31ThursdayNew Years EveNational