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