GuatemalavsEl Salvador
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
9
Only Guatemala
22
Only El Salvador
What the numbers say
In 2026, Guatemala has 13 nationwide public holidays and El Salvador has 26, so El Salvador gets 13 more days off. They line up on 4 dates, including International Workers' Day, Independence Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Guatemala has 10 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 18 for El Salvador (8 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); El Salvador offers 8 and 8. El Salvador has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Guatemala and November in El Salvador.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Guatemala
El Salvador is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only El Salvador
Guatemala is working these days.
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