MexicovsGuatemala
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
3
Days you're both off
4
Only Mexico
10
Only Guatemala
What the numbers say
In 2026, Mexico has 7 nationwide public holidays and Guatemala has 13, so Guatemala gets 6 more days off. They line up on 3 dates, including Año Nuevo, Día del Trabajo and Navidad.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Mexico has 7 on working days (0 fall on a weekend), against 10 for Guatemala (3 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Mexico offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 1 possible bridge day (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Guatemala offers 3 and 7. Guatemala has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is January in Mexico and April in Guatemala.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Mexico
Guatemala is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Guatemala
Mexico is working these days.