Long weekends in Guatemala, 2026.
Guatemala, 2026: 8 long weekends. 3 cost no leave at all, and 5 days of leave add the other 5, for 31 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 2 April to 5 April: 4 days off, no leave needed (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (International Workers' Day)
- 24 December to 27 December: 4 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 27 June to 30 June: 4 days off, take Mon 29 Jun as leave (Army Day)
- 12 September to 15 September: 4 days off, take Mon 14 Sept as leave (Independence Day)
- 17 October to 20 October: 4 days off, take Mon 19 Oct as leave (Revolution Day)
- 31 December to 3 January: 4 days off, take Fri 1 Jan as leave (New Year's Eve)
Public holidays in Guatemala, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Thursday 2 April | Maundy Thursday |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Saturday 4 April | Holy Saturday |
| Sunday 5 April | Easter Sunday |
| Friday 1 May | International Workers' Day |
| Tuesday 30 June | Army Day |
| Tuesday 15 September | Independence Day |
| Tuesday 20 October | Revolution Day |
| Sunday 1 November | All Saints' Day |
| Thursday 24 December | Christmas Eve |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Thursday 31 December | New Year's Eve |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Guatemala in 2026?
Guatemala has 3 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 5 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Guatemala in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Guatemala have in 2026?
Guatemala has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 10 of them fall on a weekday.