GuatemalavsMexico
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
3
Days you're both off
10
Only Guatemala
4
Only Mexico
What the numbers say
In 2026, Guatemala has 13 nationwide public holidays and Mexico has 7, so Guatemala gets 6 more days off. They line up on 3 dates, including New Year's Day, International Workers' Day and Christmas Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Guatemala has 10 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 7 for Mexico (0 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); Mexico offers 5 and 1. Guatemala has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Guatemala and January in Mexico.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Guatemala
Mexico is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Mexico
Guatemala is working these days.