Public holidays · Americas · 2027
El Salvador Holidays 2027: Public Holidays in El Salvador
El Salvador has 25 national public holidays in 2027. 18 of them fall on a weekday and 7 on a weekend. There are 6 long weekends and 2 more if you take a bridge day off.
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National public holidays · #5
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
6
Long weekends (3+ days)
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Regional holidays
El Salvador public holidays 2027 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend | Labour Day Next | Día del Trabajo | Public holiday |
| The Day of the Cross | Día de la Cru | Public holiday | |
| Soldiers' Day | Día del Soldado | Public holiday | |
| Father's Day | Día del Padre | Public holiday | |
| Mother's Day | Día de las Madres | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | August Festivals | Fiestas de agosto | Public holiday |
| August Festivals | Fiestas de agosto | Public holiday | |
| August Festivals | Fiestas de agosto | Public holiday | |
| August Festivals | Fiestas de agosto | Public holiday | |
| August Festivals | Fiestas de agosto | Public holiday | |
| August Festivals | Fiestas de agosto | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | August Festivals | Fiestas de agosto | Public holiday |
| Independence Day | Día de la Independencia | Public holiday | |
| Children's Day | Día del niño | Public holiday | |
| Ethnic Pride Day | Día de la raza | Public holiday | |
| Day of the Dead | El día de los difuntos | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | National Pupusa Festival | Festival Nacional De La Pupusa | Public holiday |
| National Pupusa Festival | Festival Nacional De La Pupusa | Public holiday | |
| National Pupusa Festival | Festival Nacional De La Pupusa | Public holiday | |
| National Pupusa Festival | Festival Nacional De La Pupusa | Public holiday | |
| National Pupusa Festival | Festival Nacional De La Pupusa | Public holiday | |
| National Pupusa Festival | Festival Nacional De La Pupusa | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | National Pupusa Festival | Festival Nacional De La Pupusa | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Day of the Queen of Peace | Dia de la Reina de la Paz | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Christmas Day | Noche Buena | Public holiday |
| New Year's Eve | Fin de año | Public holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
El Salvador holiday calendar 2027
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
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May 5
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September 1
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October 2
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November 9
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December 2
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Long weekends in El Salvador 2027
6 long weekends come for free, and 2 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
3days
Sat 1 May – Mon 3 May
No leave needed
4days
Fri 7 May – Mon 10 May
No leave needed
9days
Sat 31 Jul – Sun 8 Aug
No leave needed
3days
Fri 1 Oct – Sun 3 Oct
No leave needed
4days
Sat 9 Oct – Tue 12 Oct
Take off Mon 11 Oct
4days
Sat 30 Oct – Tue 2 Nov
Take off Mon 1 Nov
9days
Sat 6 Nov – Sun 14 Nov
No leave needed
3days
Fri 31 Dec – Sun 2 Jan
No leave needed
Planning a trip to El Salvador?
On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.
Frequently asked questions about holidays in El Salvador
How many public holidays does El Salvador have in 2027?
25 national public holidays. That ranks El Salvador #5 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2027.
How many long weekends are there in El Salvador in 2027?
6 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 2 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Mon 11 Oct) for 4 days in a row from 9 October.
Which El Salvador public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
Labour Day (Sat 1 May), August Festivals (Sun 1 Aug), August Festivals (Sat 7 Aug), National Pupusa Festival (Sun 7 Nov), National Pupusa Festival (Sat 13 Nov), Day of the Queen of Peace (Sun 21 Nov) and Christmas Day (Sat 25 Dec). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.
Which month has the most public holidays in El Salvador?
November, with 9 national holidays: Day of the Dead, National Pupusa Festival, National Pupusa Festival, National Pupusa Festival, National Pupusa Festival, National Pupusa Festival, National Pupusa Festival, National Pupusa Festival and Day of the Queen of Peace.