Public holidays · Americas · 2028
El Salvador Holidays 2028: Public Holidays in El Salvador
El Salvador has 25 national public holidays in 2028. 18 of them fall on a weekday and 7 on a weekend. There are 2 long weekends and 6 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)
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Long weekends (3+ days)
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Regional holidays
El Salvador public holidays 2028 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Day Next | Día del Trabajo | Public holiday | |
| The Day of the Cross | Día de la Cru | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Soldiers' Day | Día del Soldado | Public holiday |
| Father's Day | Día del Padre | Public holiday | |
| Mother's Day | Día de las Madres | 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 |
| Weekend | August Festivals | Fiestas de agosto | Public holiday |
| August Festivals | Fiestas de agosto | Public holiday | |
| Independence Day | Día de la Independencia | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | 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 | |
| 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 | National Pupusa Festival | Festival Nacional De La Pupusa | Public holiday |
| National Pupusa Festival | Festival Nacional De La Pupusa | Public holiday | |
| Day of the Queen of Peace | Dia de la Reina de la Paz | Public holiday | |
| Christmas Day | Noche Buena | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | 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 2028
- National holiday
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- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
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September 1
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Long weekends in El Salvador 2028
2 long weekends come for free, and 6 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
5days
Sat 29 Apr – Wed 3 May
Take off Tue 2 May
10days
Sat 29 Jul – Mon 7 Aug
Take off Mon 31 Jul
3days
Fri 15 Sep – Sun 17 Sep
No leave needed
4days
Thu 12 Oct – Sun 15 Oct
Take off Fri 13 Oct
4days
Thu 2 Nov – Sun 5 Nov
Take off Fri 3 Nov
10days
Sat 4 Nov – Mon 13 Nov
Take off Mon 6 Nov
4days
Sat 18 Nov – Tue 21 Nov
Take off Mon 20 Nov
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Sat 23 Dec – Mon 25 Dec
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 2028?
25 national public holidays. That ranks El Salvador #5 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2028.
How many long weekends are there in El Salvador in 2028?
2 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 6 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Mon 31 Jul) for 10 days in a row from 29 July.
Which El Salvador public holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?
Soldiers' Day (Sun 7 May), August Festivals (Sat 5 Aug), August Festivals (Sun 6 Aug), Children's Day (Sun 1 Oct), National Pupusa Festival (Sat 11 Nov), National Pupusa Festival (Sun 12 Nov) and New Year's Eve (Sun 31 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.