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Public holidays · Americas · 2028

Flag of GuatemalaGuatemala Holidays 2028: Public Holidays in Guatemala

Guatemala has 13 national public holidays in 2028. 8 of them fall on a weekday and 5 on a weekend. There are 7 long weekends.

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National public holidays · #79
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
7
Long weekends (3+ days)
0
Regional holidays

Guatemala public holidays 2028 — full list

DateHolidayLocal nameType
Weekend New Year's Day Next New Year's Day Public holiday
Maundy Thursday Maundy Thursday Public holiday
Good Friday Good Friday Public holiday
Weekend Holy Saturday Holy Saturday Public holiday
Weekend Easter Sunday Easter Sunday Public holiday
International Workers' Day International Workers' Day Public holiday
Army Day Army Day Public holiday
Independence Day Independence Day Public holiday
Revolution Day Revolution Day Public holiday
All Saints' Day All Saints' Day Public holiday
Weekend Christmas Eve Christmas Eve Public holiday
Christmas Day Christmas Day Public holiday
Weekend New Year's Eve New Year's Eve 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.

Guatemala holiday calendar 2028

  • National holiday
  • Regional holiday
  • Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)

January 1

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February

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March

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April 4

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May 1

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June 1

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July

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August

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September 1

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October 1

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November 1

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December 3

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Long weekends in Guatemala 2028

7 long weekends come for free. Plan your trips around these dates.

4days

Thu 13 Apr – Sun 16 Apr

No leave needed

3days

Sat 29 Apr – Mon 1 May

No leave needed

3days

Fri 30 Jun – Sun 2 Jul

No leave needed

3days

Fri 15 Sep – Sun 17 Sep

No leave needed

3days

Fri 20 Oct – Sun 22 Oct

No leave needed

3days

Sat 23 Dec – Mon 25 Dec

No leave needed

3days

Sat 30 Dec – Mon 1 Jan

No leave needed

Guatemala vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2028

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Planning a trip to Guatemala?

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 Guatemala

How many public holidays does Guatemala have in 2028?

13 national public holidays. That ranks Guatemala #79 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2028.

How many long weekends are there in Guatemala in 2028?

7 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave.

Which Guatemala public holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?

New Year's Day (Sat 1 Jan), Holy Saturday (Sat 15 Apr), Easter Sunday (Sun 16 Apr), Christmas Eve (Sun 24 Dec) 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 Guatemala?

April, with 4 national holidays: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday.