BelizevsGuatemala
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
5
Days you're both off
9
Only Belize
8
Only Guatemala
What the numbers say
In 2026, Belize has 14 nationwide public holidays and Guatemala has 13, so Belize gets 1 more day off. They line up on 5 dates, including New Year's Day, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Labour Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Belize has 11 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 10 for Guatemala (3 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Belize offers 7 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 4 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Guatemala offers 3 and 7. Guatemala has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Belize and April in Guatemala.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Belize
Guatemala is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Guatemala
Belize is working these days.