El SalvadorvsGuatemala
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
22
Only El Salvador
9
Only Guatemala
What the numbers say
In 2026, El Salvador has 26 nationwide public holidays and Guatemala has 13, so El Salvador gets 13 more days off. They line up on 4 dates, including Día del Trabajo, Día de la Independencia, Noche Buena and Fin de año.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: El Salvador has 18 on working days (8 fall on a weekend), against 10 for Guatemala (3 on a weekend).
For short breaks, El Salvador offers 8 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 8 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Guatemala offers 3 and 7. El Salvador has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is November in El Salvador and April in Guatemala.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only El Salvador
Guatemala is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Guatemala
El Salvador is working these days.
Full calendars: El Salvador · Guatemala