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Guatemala public holidays 2028

12 public holidays

Guatemala: 12 public holidays in 2028. 8 of them fall on weekdays (Monday to Friday).

The next one is New Year's Day, on Saturday, January 1 (in 428 days).

Guatemala: list of public holidays in 2028

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1SaturdayNew Year's DayAño Nuevo
Apr 13ThursdayMaundy ThursdayJueves Santo
Apr 14FridayGood FridayViernes Santo
Apr 15SaturdayEaster SaturdaySabado Santo
May 1MondayLabour DayDía del Trabajador
Jun 30FridayArmy DayDía de las Fuerzas Armadas
Sep 15FridayIndependence DayDía de la Independencia
Oct 20FridayRevolution DayDía de la Revolución
Nov 1WednesdayAll Saints' DayTodos los Santos
Dec 24SundayChristmas EveNochebuena
Dec 25MondayChristmas DayNavidad
Dec 31SundayNew Year's EveFin del Año

Long weekends in 2028

  • Thursday, April 13: Maundy Thursday gives four days off if you take Friday, April 14 as a bridge day.
  • Friday, April 14: Good Friday gives a three-day weekend.
  • Monday, May 1: Labour Day gives a three-day weekend.
  • Friday, June 30: Army Day gives a three-day weekend.
  • Friday, September 15: Independence Day gives a three-day weekend.
  • Friday, October 20: Revolution Day gives a three-day weekend.
  • Monday, December 25: Christmas Day gives a three-day weekend.

On a weekend this year: New Year's Day (Saturday, January 1); Easter Saturday (Saturday, April 15); Christmas Eve (Sunday, December 24); New Year's Eve (Sunday, December 31).

Holidays by month

  • January1
  • February0
  • March0
  • April3
  • May1
  • June1
  • July0
  • August0
  • September1
  • October1
  • November1
  • December3

Other dates in 2028 (not days off for everyone)

  • February 11: White Nun Day (observance)
  • February 20: Marimba Day (observance)
  • March 8: International Women's Day (observance)
  • April 16: Easter Sunday (observance)
  • May 10: Mother's Day (optional)
  • May 30: Popol Vuh Day (observance)
  • June 17: Father's Day (optional)
  • June 25: Teacher's Day (observance)
  • June 30: Bank Employee Day (bank holiday)
  • October 12: Day of Race (bank holiday)
  • November 2: All Souls' Day (observance)

Guatemala: public holidays in other years

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Frequently asked questions

Guatemala: how many public holidays are there in 2028?
There are 12 public holidays in 2028: New Year's Day (January 1); Maundy Thursday (April 13); Good Friday (April 14); Easter Saturday (April 15); Labour Day (May 1); Army Day (June 30); Independence Day (September 15); Revolution Day (October 20); All Saints' Day (November 1); Christmas Eve (December 24); Christmas Day (December 25); New Year's Eve (December 31).
Guatemala: when is the next public holiday?
The next one is New Year's Day, on Saturday, January 1 (in 428 days).
Guatemala: which 2028 holidays make a long weekend?
Thursday, April 13: Maundy Thursday gives four days off if you take Friday, April 14 as a bridge day. Friday, April 14: Good Friday gives a three-day weekend. Monday, May 1: Labour Day gives a three-day weekend. Friday, June 30: Army Day gives a three-day weekend. Friday, September 15: Independence Day gives a three-day weekend. Friday, October 20: Revolution Day gives a three-day weekend. Monday, December 25: Christmas Day gives a three-day weekend.
Guatemala: are there regional holidays?
No regional holidays are listed: the 12 public holidays of 2028 apply to the whole country.

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